Gareth Southgate resigns as England manager

Gareth Southgate has stepped down from his position as England manager and admitted that “it’s time for a new chapter,” Report informs via The Telegraph.

Football Association chief executive Mark Bullingham confirmed that the search for Southgate’s successor is now underway.

As reported by Telegraph, Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe will be among the frontrunners, with Graham Potter, Lee Carsley, Mauricio Pochettino and Thomas Tuchel.

England lost the final of the European Championship to Spain, which proved to be Southgate’s final game in charge.

Confirming his departure, Southgate released an emotional statement that said: “As a proud Englishman, it has been the honor of my life to play for England and to manage England.

“It has meant everything to me, and I have given it my all. 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.”