Gareth Southgate will stay on as England manager through Euro 2024, ending speculation over his future following the Three Lions’ quarter-final exit from the World Cup.
Southgate, who took charge of England in 2016, saw his side eliminated at Qatar 2022 after a 2-1 loss to France in the last eight.
Having previously led England to a semi-final finish at Russia 2018 and the final of Euro 2020, speculation had been rife over whether Southgate would step away from the role.
The 52-year-old said immediately after the France game he would take some time to consider his future.
But the Football Association has now confirmed Southgate will remain in his post for the European Championship in Germany in 18 months’ time.
“We are delighted to confirm that Gareth Southgate is continuing as England manager and will lead our Euro 2024 campaign,” the FA said in a statement on Sunday.
“Gareth and [assistant manager] Steve Holland have always had our full support, and our planning for the Euros starts now.”
Southgate’s contract, which he signed last year, expires in December 2024.
England’s next match is in Euro 2024 qualifying in March, facing Italy in a repeat of the previous European Championship final.
Although Southgate heads into that qualification campaign still without major silverware, he has overseen more tournament wins than any other England manager.
