Gareth Southgate has officially resigned from his role as manager of the England national football team.
His departure marks the end of an eight-year tenure, beginning in November 2016 when he assumed the position permanently.
During his time as manager, Southgate led England to notable achievements, including reaching the finals of Euro 2024 and Euro 2021, the semi-finals of the 2018 World Cup, and the quarter-finals of the 2022 World Cup.
He managed the team in a total of 102 matches, achieving 61 victories with a win percentage of 59.8%. Out of the remaining matches, England drew 24 and lost 17.
Southgate oversaw a diverse squad, utilizing 99 different players throughout his tenure. Among them, 10 players earned over 50 caps under his stewardship.
Striker Harry Kane, who also served as England captain, was Southgate’s most frequently used player, featuring in 81 out of 102 matches.
Following Kane, Manchester City’s Kyle Walker earned 70 caps, while goalkeeper Jordan Pickford and defender John Stones each earned 68 caps.
England’s upcoming schedule includes their Nations League campaign, beginning with an away match against the Republic of Ireland on Saturday, 7 September.
Three days later, they will play their first home match since June 2016 without Gareth Southgate at the helm.
As of now, the Football Association (FA) has not appointed a successor to Southgate.
FA CEO Mark Bullingham has indicated that interim plans are in place should a permanent appointment not be made before the upcoming matches.