Gareth Southgate resigns from England squad after losing European Cup final

England faced their second consecutive European Championship final on Sunday. This time against Spain, they ended up losing once again, generating disappointment among the fans who saw another opportunity to obtain a trophy that had eluded them slip away.

So, after a few moments of reflection, the coach Gareth Southgate has announced that he will step down as England manager. In a message broadcast on the official channels of the European team, the 53-year-old strategist explained what led him to take this decision.

“As a proud Englishman, it was the honour of my life to play for England and to captain England. It meant the world to me and I gave it my all. “, he began to emphasize.But it is time for a change and a new chapter. Sunday’s final in Berlin against Spain was my last game as England manager. “, advertisement.

“I joined the FA in 2011 determined to improve English football. During that time, including eight years as England men’s coach, I have been supported by some brilliant people who I thank from the bottom of my heart. I couldn’t have had a better person at my side than Steve Holland. “He’s one of the most talented managers of his generation and he’s been immense,” he added later.

“I have had the privilege of coaching a great group of players in 102 games. Each and every one of them is proud to wear the three lions on their shirt and is a credit to their country in so many ways. “, He continued.

Regarding the performance in the last Euro Cup, he indicated that “The team we are taking to Germany is full of exciting young talent and they can win the trophy we all dream of. . “I am very proud of them and hope that we will support the players and staff at St. George’s Park and the FA who strive every day to improve English football and understand the power of football to bring about positive change.”

“My special thanks to the technical staff who have given us and me unconditional support over the last eight years. Their hard work and commitment has inspired me every day and I am very grateful to them: the brilliant ‘team behind the team’,” he noted.

Finally, he shared that “we have the best fans in the world and their support means a lot to me. I’m an England fan and I always will be. I look forward to seeing and celebrating the players create more special memories and connect and inspire the nation in the way we know they can. “.

After landing as manager in 2016, Southgate managed to take the Three Lions to the semi-finals of the 2018 World Cup in Russia, where they lost to Croatia in extra time. Three years later, the English reached the final of the European Championship at Wembley, but lost on penalties to Italy. And after reaching the quarter-finals of the World Cup in Qatar (they lost to France), the English reached the final of the European Cup again last Sunday, but failed to beat the Spanish team (leading 2-1).

After that, FA chief executive Mark Bullingham announced that:The process of appointing Gareth’s successor is now underway and we aim to confirm our new coach as soon as possible. . “Our UEFA Nations League campaign starts in September and we have an interim solution in case it becomes necessary.”