Reached World Cup semi-final and two Euros finalsHowe, Potter and Tuchel near the top of shortlistGareth Southgate has announced he has stepped down as England’s manager after eight years. The Football Association had hoped he would extend his contract after he led the team to the final of Euro 2024 but Southgate has decided to seek a new challenge.“As a …

The 21-year-old's remarkable 2023-24 campaign ended in heartache as England suffered a 2-1 defeat by Spain in the final of Euro 2024.

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Southgate has elected to step down after defeat to Spain in Berlin

Southgate took charge of England in 2016.

Confirming his resignation, Southgate said: '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.'

The FA has drawn up a lengthy shortlist of possible candidates to replace Gareth Southgate as England manager - and that list includes current Newcastle manager Eddie Howe and former Chelsea manager Graham Potter, Sky Sports News understands.

Gareth Southgate is stepping down as England boss after nearly eight years in charge.

England manager Gareth Southgate resigns after eight years in charge following defeat by Spain in the Euro 2024 final.

Three Lions fell at the final hurdle in Berlin

United beaten 1-0 in Norway in first pre-season friendlyManager says ‘this is not the standard for top football’Erik ten Hag admits there is plenty of hard work to do after Manchester United opened their pre-season preparations with a 1-0 defeat away to Rosenborg.The majority of the first-team squad were not involved in Trondheim, and Jadon Sancho – …