Gareth Southgate resigns: England manager quits after Euro 2024 final defeat - BBC Sport

England manager Gareth Southgate resigns after eight years in charge following defeat by Spain in the Euro 2024 final.

Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, England won nine knockout games in major tournaments under Gareth Southgate, including two penalty shootout victories

CommentsUpdated 1 hour agoEngland manager Gareth Southgate has resigned two days after defeat by Spain in the 2024 European Championship final.

The Three Lions lost 2-1 in Berlin on Sunday - their second consecutive Euros final defeat, having been beaten on penalties by Italy at Wembley three years ago.

Southgate, 53, managed his country for 102 games in eight years in charge. His contract was set to expire later this year.

"As a proud Englishman, it has been the honour of my life to play for England and to manage England," said Southgate.

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