England appoints Gareth Southgate as new manager

Gareth Southgate has been confirmed as the new England boss on a four-year deal.

England has appointed Gareth Southgate as their new permanent manager on a four-year deal.


Southgate has been serving on an interim capacity following the exit of Sam in September after the former manager left following just 67 days in charge after he advised undercover reporters how to circumnavigate FA rules.

Following his appointment, Southgate said: “I am extremely proud to be appointed England manager. However, I'm also conscious that getting the job is one thing, now I want to do the job successfully. 

“I've thoroughly enjoyed working with the players over these past four games and I think there's huge potential. I'm determined to give everything I have to give the country a team that they're proud of and one that they're going to enjoy watching play and develop. For me, the hard work starts now.”

Southgate was England boss and led them to two wins and a draw in the autumn qualifying games for Russia 2018.

FA Chief-Executive Martin Glenn said: “We are delighted to confirm Gareth as England manager. He's obviously somebody we know well but it's his understanding of international football and the development set-up at St. George's Park that is important.

“He performed extremely well during the four games he was in temporary charge and he impressed us during a tough interview process.

“Gareth is a great ambassador for what The FA stands for, he's a very good football tactician and a leader but beneath that he's a winner and that's an important part of the job.”