Gareth Southgate Resigns as England Manager After Euro 2024 Final Loss

Gareth Southgate resigned as England manager after their loss in the Euro 2024 final against Spain. He received accolades from notable figures such as Prince William, Gary Lineker, and current England players for his leadership and the positive impact he had on the team.

Gareth Southgate resigned from his role as England manager on Tuesday following their Euro 2024 final loss to Spain. The decision has sparked reactions from prominent figures and teammates alike.

BRITAIN'S PRINCE WILLIAM praised Southgate, stating, "Gareth, I want to thank you - not as the President of the FA, but as an England fan. Thank you for creating a team that stands shoulder to shoulder with the world's finest in 2024. Thank you for showing humility, compassion, and true leadership under the most intense pressure and scrutiny. And thank you for being an all-round class act. You should be incredibly proud of what you've achieved."

FORMER ENGLAND FORWARD GARY LINEKER also shared his thoughts: "Wishing Gareth Southgate all the very best in the future. He brought pride, respect, and a togetherness to England that we hadn't seen for a long time. He was close, very close to footballing immortality and he always did the job with humility, decency and dignity."

ENGLAND DEFENDER JAMIE CARRAGHER noted Southgate's achievements with "Two finals, semi-final and a quarter-final in his four tournaments," accompanied by a picture saying "Thank you Gareth."

Current England players echoed these sentiments. DEFENDER HARRY MAGUIRE stated, "You made us all believe again - memories that will last forever. Thank you boss." MIDFIELDER DECLAN RICE shared, "Thank you Gaffer. It's been a privilege to play for England under your guidance. Memories that will stay with me forever. All the best in your next adventure." GOALKEEPER JORDAN PICKFORD added, "I also want to say a special thank you to the boss for always believing in me during his time with us and I would like to wish him all the best in his next steps. Thank you Gareth."

(Compiled by Shifa Jahan in Bengaluru)