Gareth Southgate Resigns as England Manager After EURO 2024 Defeat

Gareth Southgate steps down as England football manager following a 2-1 loss to Spain in the EURO 2024 final, marking Spain's fourth victory in the tournament. Southgate reflected on his tenure and expressed gratitude while hinting at a promising future for the squad.

Gareth Southgate stepped down on Tuesday as the manager of the England football team following their defeat to Spain in the final of the 2024 UEFA Euro competition. Spain clinched the title with a 2-1 victory, thanks to goals from Nico Williams and Mikel Oyarzabal, held at the Olympiastadion in Berlin.

Oyarzabal's late goal secured Spain's record-breaking fourth European Championship win, maintaining their unbeaten streak throughout the tournament. For England, the loss mirrors a recurring heartbreak, as they continue to chase their elusive trophy.

Southgate, in a statement on the official England Football website, reflected on his journey. 'As a proud Englishman, it has been the honour of my life to play for England and manage England. I've given it my all, but it's time for change,' Southgate said. He joined the Football Association in 2011 and praised assistant coach Steve Holland while lauding the team's future potential.