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Gareth Southgate has stepped down as England manager in the wake of their Euro 2024 final defeat by Spain.
Southgate had been in charge for eight years, during which time he took England to two finals and one semi-final in four major tournaments.
“As a proud Englishman, it has been the honour of my life to play for England and to manage England. It has meant everything to me, and I have given it my all,” he said.
“But it’s time for change, and for a new chapter. Sunday’s final in Berlin against Spain was my final game as England manager.”
Southgate’s contract was due to expire later this year and he declined to enter talks over a new deal before Euro 2024.