England’s Football Association has confirmed that Gareth Southgate will remain manager of the national team through to Euro 2024. While his contract is valid through the next two years, Southgate was contemplating whether to leave his role following England’s quarterfinal World Cup exit after losing 2-1 to France.
“We are delighted to confirm that Gareth Southgate is continuing as England manager, and will lead our Euro 2024 campaign,” FA chief executive Mark Bullingham confirmed. He continued to state that the 52-year-old manager continues to have the support of the FA and that preparations for the Three Lions’ Euro 2024 campaign are set to commence now.
Southgate has expressed over fans’ views towards him as of late, not only because of England’s World Cup elimination but also because of the team’s relegation from League A of the UEFA Nations League. Southgate’s lowest moment during the Three Lions’ Nations League campaign came when he was booed by his own fans after England was thumped 4-0 by Hungary at home.
Despite his lack of certainty over his England future, the FA as well as multiple players reached out to him to express their support and hope that he would remain in his role.
