England manager Gareth Southgate resigns after Euro 2024 final defeat | BBC News

England manager Gareth Southgate has resigned following a second consecutive European Championship final defeat.

England lost 2-1 to Spain in Berlin on Sunday, after previously being beaten by Italy on penalties three years ago.

The 53-year-old, who managed England for 102 games over eight years, announced his resignation, stating it was "the honour of my life" to lead the team.

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[HerAeolianHarp]

England can never just say "Well done" and "Thanks"; instead, it is a grumble, a cringey, never-ending winge-athon. The media and the fans can veer toxic. England may want a fresh change in management, but at least be classy to Southgate on his way out.

[TravelTheCraftyLife]

Now England won’t get past the quarterfinals like before 🤦🏻‍♂️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[starmole]

We should Salute this man!!

He took us from irrelevance to very serious contender in a relatively short time!

We can have pride in our national side.

And now he's stepping aside with dignity to let the next person have a go and do better.

Amazing man, I salute you 👏

[dreamhunter]

He took England to 2 finals! god, when it comes to being toxic to their own manager, England are always the world champions!

[wHiPpEdFoRJeOnJuNgKoOk]

Farewell Gareth, thanks for everything you have done for England over these past 8 years. Wish you all the best in your future endeavours ♥️

[tusharimdad]

Southgate analysis is simple. 1. He must be respected and praised for achieving more than any England manager since Alf Ramsey; 2. He's a class act and gentleman in the way he unified the team, managed the players and media; 3. He resigned with dignity at the exact right time as he's taken us as far as we can go; 4. The negative, defensive style of football he employed is simply not appropriate for the best attacking options we've had for generations; 5. We now need a manager that can create a system and environment that actually maximises our world class players' talents so we can see the best of Bellingham, Foden. Oh and who picks based on form and performance, not favouritism or brand.

[MrFooFighter]

He's been huge for England. Did a great job. Thank you Gareth 🙏

[andrewd]

Gareth you have been breath of fresh air for England good luck in the future.

[DaveGarySue-ql]

Wish him all the best in his future endeavors.

[DutchPlanDerLinde]

I don't care about football at all, but it seems to me like a guy who got his team all the way to the final is a great coach.

[SlurpentisCEO]

best coach england has had since bobby robson

[donaldo]

Scotland fans saying... Beating Spain isn't for everyone 😂

[drewpac]

To be fair he has taken England further than they have previously. 2 Euro finals is pretty impressive, and almost a pipe dream before. 

I have little doubt he has helped set the groundwork to help England be a viable force in the future.

[michaeladeniyi]

How England fans sees 2 consecutive finals as something random is beyond me.

[shamrock]

He had his faults but did a damn good job overall, bringing England to two back to back Euro finals and the 2022 FIFA quarter finals and 2018 Semi-finals.

Before that England's performance was abysmal, he helped revitalise English football beyond the Premier League, so fair play to him

[rhondabauguess]

Best manager england has ever had .. u will be missed❤

[toniyaabraham]

I respect Gareth Southgate.. It is always easy to criticise people.. If you don’t stand with people on their bad time, you’ve no roght to be with them, when they are successful. Wish you all the best Mr Gareth❤.. I appreciate all your hardwork to bring the boys to the finals ❤❤❤

[robertford]

I'm gutted he's leaving, he has been a fantastic manager

[jc]

No matter England fans like him or not, fact is that he led England team to final 2 terms.

[dog-pl]

He's one of the best managers that England could have 2 Finals at Euro one semi final at world cup