Southgate
devastated.
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England
manager
Gareth
Southgate
has
tendered
his
resignation
following
the
team’s
heartbreaking
loss
in
the
Euro
2024
final,
marking
his
second
consecutive
defeat
in
the
European
Championship
decider.
The
Three
Lions,
aiming
to
secure
their
first
major
silverware
in
58
years,
were
outdone
by
a
dominant
Spanish
side,
who
clinched
a
historic
fourth
title
with
a
late
goal
by
Mikel
Oyarzabal
after
Cole
Palmer
had
equalized
Nico
Williams’
opener.
Southgate,
who
previously
saw
England
fall
to
Italy
in
the
Euro
2020
final
on
penalties,
expressed
his
deep
connection
and
dedication
to
the
national
team
in
his
resignation
statement.
“As
a
proud
Englishman,
it
has
been
the
honour
of
my
life
to
play
for
England
and
to
manage
England,”
Southgate
said.
“It
has
meant
everything
to
me,
and
I
have
given
it
my
all.
But
it’s
time
for
change,
and
for
a
new
chapter.”
During
his
eight-year
tenure,
the
53-year-old
led
England
through
102
matches,
becoming
the
only
manager
besides
Sir
Alf
Ramsey,
the
1966
World
Cup
winner,
to
guide
the
England
men’s
team
to
a
major
tournament
final.
After
leading
the
three
lions
to
back-to-back
Euro
finals,
Gareth
Southgate
has
decided
to
leave
his
role
as
England
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2024
Southgate’s
notable
achievements
include
reaching
the
World
Cup
semi-finals
in
2018
and
quarter-finals
in
2022.
Gareth
Southgate
was
out
of
favour
Despite
criticism
and
mounting
pressure,
particularly
this
summer,
over
not
fully
utilizing
England’s
attacking
talent,
Southgate
managed
to
galvanize
the
team
and
supporters,
especially
with
their
run
to
the
Euro
2024
final.
“The
squad
we
took
to
Germany
is
full
of
exciting
young
talent
and
they
can
win
the
trophy
we
all
dream
of,”
Southgate
added.
“We
have
the
best
fans
in
the
world,
and
their
support
has
meant
the
world
to
me.
“I’m
an
England
fan
and
I
always
will
be.
I
look
forward
to
watching
and
celebrating
as
the
players
go
on
to
create
more
special
memories
and
to
connect
and
inspire
the
nation
as
we
know
they
can.
Thank
you,
England
–
for
everything.”
Southgate