The FA have provided an update on their search for the next England manager after Gareth Southgate resigned on Tuesday morning.
The 53-year-old announced that the Euro 2024 final defeat to Spain was his last game in charge of the Three Lions, admitting that it was “time for change” after eight years at the helm. Assistant manager Steve Holland will also be leaving the setup.
With England‘s next match in September, the FA have announced that the process to find Southgate‘s successor is under way and hope to hire a new head coach “as soon as possible”.
If a replacement cannot be found before the national team kick off their Uefa Nations League campaign against the Republic of Ireland, the association says an interim manager will take charge of the side.
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“The process for appointing Gareth’s successor is now under way and we aim to have our new manager confirmed as soon as possible,” the FA said in a statement.
“Our UEFA Nations League campaign starts in September, and we have an interim solution in place if it is needed.
“We know there will be inevitable speculation, but we won’t be commenting further on our process until we appoint.”
FA pay tribute to former England manager Gareth Southgate
FA chief executive Mark Bullingham also gave a glowing tribute to Southgate after the former Aston Villa and Middlesbrough centre-back confirmed his decision to resign.
“On behalf of English football, I would like to pay tribute to Gareth Southgate and to Steve Holland for everything they have achieved,” he wrote in a statement via the FA.
“Over the last eight years they have transformed the England men’s team, delivering unforgettable memories for everyone who loves the Three Lions. We look back at Gareth’s tenure with huge pride – his contribution to the English game, including a significant role in player development, and in culture transformation has been unique. However, it is his record of winning tournament games which is most extraordinary.
“In the 25 tournaments post 1966 before Gareth took charge, we had won seven knockout games. In his four tournaments we have won nine. So, in his eight years, he has won more games that really matter than in the previous 50 years.
“And of course, we have had strong tournament performances throughout their tenure. We came so close to winning the EUROs in London and securing the first trophy for our men’s team for over 50 years – and came so close again in Berlin on Sunday.
“Before Gareth, our longest time ranked in the top five in the world was seven months. In his tenure we have been ranked there for six years.
“Gareth has made the impossible job possible and laid strong foundations for future success. He is held in the highest regard by the players, the backroom team, by everyone at the FA and across the world of football.
“We are very proud of everything Gareth and Steve achieved for England, and will be forever grateful to them.”
