England manager Gareth Southgate has resigned after a second consecutive European Championship final defeat.
The Three Lions lost 2-1 to Spain in Berlin on Sunday, having been beaten on penalties by Italy at Wembley three years ago.
The 53-year-old managed his country for 102 games in eight years in charge.
“As a proud Englishman, it has been the honour of my life to play for England and to manage England,” said Southgate.
It has meant everything to me, and I have given it my all.
“But it’s time for change, and for a new chapter.”
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Writing a statement, shared by the official England account on X, 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.
“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.”
He added that England has the “best fans in the world and their support has meant the world to me” adding that he looks forward to “watching players go on to create more special memories and to connect and inspire the nation as we know they can”.
The England X account posted on social media saying: “After 102 games and almost eight years in charge, Gareth Southgate has announced he is to leave his role as manager of the #ThreeLions.”
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