Southgate to remain England manager despite FIFA World Cup exit
In December 2024, his current contract is set to end
The England Football Association has announced that Gareth Southgate will remain as England's manager until after the 2024 European Championships.
After England lost in the FIFA World Cup 2022 quarter-finals, he had previously stated that he was "conflicted" about continuing in the position.
The 52-year-old, who was hired in 2016, guided the Three Lions to their first-ever European Championship final in 2021 and the FIFA World Cup semi-finals in 2018.
"We are delighted to confirm that Gareth Southgate is continuing as England manager and will lead our Euro 2024 campaign," said FA chief executive Mark Bullingham.
"Gareth and Steve Holland [assistant manager] have always had our full support, and our planning for the Euros starts now."
After serving as caretaker manager for England for two months after Sam Allardyce's departure, Southgate was named the team's permanent manager in November 2016.
The former defender, who played 57 times for England, was appointed as the team's fourth permanent manager in as many years.
He has created a team that is considered as a credible contender for big prizes on the field and has given tremendous consistency to the England camp over the past six years.
In 81 games as head coach, Southgate has won 49 and lost 14. However, his record as the Three Lions manager includes six knockout games in significant tournaments, which is the same number of victories England enjoyed in the 48 years prior to his appointment.
But despite the rising expectations for his club, Southgate has yet to bring home the coveted silverware.
In the last four of the 2018 World Cup in Russia, his team lost to Croatia 2-1 despite having a 1-0 lead, and England lost to Italy on penalties in the Euro 2020 final despite having a 1-0 lead as well.
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