Gareth Southgate LIVE: Reaction as England boss quits and next manager search starts

The 53-year-old oversaw 102 matches, winning 61 and losing just 17 during his time in charge, becoming the first manager to lead England’s men to two major tournament finals.

Our Chief Football Writer Miguel Delaney has also been reflecting on Gareth Southgate’s time in charge on Sky Sports.

Gary Neville has heaped praise on Gareth Southgate for what the outgoing England manager achieved during his time in the role.

“He has achieved incredible things on the pitch, but he has also achieved incredible things off the pitch,” Neville said on Sky Sports News.

“How difficult it is to manage the politics of England, the media, the club-versus-country rivalries which existed – he has removed a lot of those barriers.

“He has handled penalties better than anybody, reduced the fear, so he has done an incredible job, but it will have taken a toll on him.”

One of the less heralded names being linked with the England vacancy is Lee Carsley. Jack Rathborn profiles the former Republic of Ireland midfielder, who has already led an England side to major tournament success…

England players have paid tribute to Gareth Southgate after the manager stepped down from his role after eight years in charge.

Southgate resigned after England were beaten 2-1 by Spain in Sunday’s Euro 2024 final in Berlin, a second heartbreaking final loss at the European Championship following defeat by Italy at Wembley three years ago.

“Wishing Gareth Southgate all the very best in the future,” former England striker Gary Lineker has said on X after confirmation that Gareth Southgate has stepped down.

“He brought pride, respect and a togetherness to England that we hadn’t seen for a long time. He was close, very close to footballing immmortality and he always did the job with humility, decency and dignity. Thank you, Gareth.”

So we know it won’t be Gareth Southgate leading them into the 2026 World Cup, but what players could be representing England at the tournament? Richard Jolly has gazed into his crystal ball…

Gareth Southgate has resigned as England manager, and speculation has already begun about who will take on his job.

Former Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp and current Newcastle manager Eddie Howe have both been linked with the post in the aftermath of Southgate’s announcement.

Now we want to know if you think it was the right time for Southgate to step down. Who can lead England’s men to victory in the 2026 World Cup?

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In all, Gareth Southgate took charge of 102 matches as England manager, winning 61, drawing 24 and losing 17. At major tournaments (the World Cup and Euros), Southgate‘s side won 14, drawn seven and lost five of 26 games for a 53.8 per cent win rate, scoring 44 goals and conceding 20.

England averaged 2.1 goals per game during his eight-year stint, while Southgate utilised 99 players. 66 debuts were handed out, with Harry Kane earning 81 caps as the manager’s most-used player.