Gareth Southgate has announced his departure as manager of England’s men’s team, following the team’s defeat to Spain in the Euro 2024 final.

In an emotional statement, Southgate expressed his gratitude to the players, staff, and fans, saying, “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.”

Southgate reflected on his eight-year tenure, highlighting the team’s progress and his pride in leading a talented group of players. “The squad we took to Germany is full of exciting young talent and they can win the trophy we all dream of. I am so proud of them,” he said.

Southgate extended his appreciation to his coaching staff, particularly Steve Holland, and the backroom staff, describing them as “the brilliant ‘team behind the team’.” He also thanked the fans, saying, “We have the best fans in the world, and their support has meant the world to me. I’m an England fan and I always will be.”

Southgate’s departure marks the end of an era, but he remains optimistic about the team’s future. “I look forward to watching and celebrating as the players go on to create more special memories and to connect and inspire the nation as we know they can.” The FA will begin searching for a successor immediately, with Southgate’s contract initially set to expire in December.

“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… Thank you, England – for everything.”

After 102 games and almost eight years in charge, Gareth Southgate has announced he is to leave his role as manager of the #ThreeLions.

— England (@England) July 16, 2024

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In a shocking twist, Luke Shaw is expected to start for England in the Euro 2024 final against Spain, replacing Kieran Trippier. Shaw, who overcame a long-term injury to feature in England’s last two matches as a substitute, will make his first start of the tournament.

Manager Gareth Southgate had earlier indicated that Trippier would be fit to play despite picking up a knock in the semi-final against the Netherlands. However, Southgate has opted for Shaw, who scored in the Euro 2020 final against Italy.

According to The Telegraph, Southgate believes Shaw’s natural comfort on the left side of the field could be crucial to England’s chances of winning the trophy. Shaw will face the daunting task of containing Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal, one of the top performers at the tournament.

The decision raises questions about England’s defensive setup, with Southgate considering a return to a four-man defence or sticking with the 3-4-2-1 formation that has brought success in the knockout stages.

In a lighthearted moment, Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe joked about Shaw’s hamstring concerns, urging him to take care of his hamstrings after a long spell on the sidelines.

Shaw’s surprise start has added an extra layer of excitement to the highly anticipated Euro 2024 final.

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Gareth Southgate warned England that they must be “perfect” to beat a “bloody good” Spanish side in the Euro 2024 final.

Acknowledging Spain as the favourites, Southgate emphasised that England must be at their absolute best to end their 58-year title drought.

La Roja have been the standout team of the tournament, consistently delivering top-notch performances from the group stages to the semi-finals.

Their impressive run includes victories over pre-tournament favourites France, defending champions Italy, Croatia, and hosts Germany – prompting Southgate to urge his players to be flawless in their execution to overcome such a well-organised and skilful opponent.

“They would be rightly favourites for what they have done this tournament,” Southgate told reporters. “They have been the best team. They have got a day longer and in the last three finals, maybe more, it has been quite significant so we have got to get our recovery spot on. Tactically we will have to be perfect as they are such a good side.

“They are a bloody good side. Let’s pitch it right. We have got to be perfect to win this game and we will have to find everything that we have got from within us.”

Victory over the Netherlands was a testament to Southgate’s brilliant tactical acumen and the depth of his squad. He made changes just in time, with substitutes Ollie Watkins and Cole Palmer playing pivotal roles for the decisive 90th-minute winner that fired England to their second consecutive European Championship final. The manager is elated with the perseverance of his bench players and hailed those who have patiently waited for their opportunity to shine.

“We are in a first final ever overseas,” Southgate added. “I am more pleased for the players who have come in and had their moments. That is the key.

“When somebody trains the way Ollie has consistently and the whole group. Not one of them has let their heads drop even though every time you pick a team you are leaving 15 out. That is not easy to keep going but it is a huge strength we have got.”

As the final approaches, the importance of tactical discipline and mental fortitude cannot be overstated. The match against Spain in Berlin offers a chance to end decades of disappointment and secure a historic victory.

The memory of the narrow loss to Italy in the Euro 2020 final still lingers, adding extra motivation for the team to exorcise the ghosts of the past and achieve glory this time around.

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As Euro 2024 approaches, the Three Lions are poised to make another strong bid for European glory after their heartbreaking defeat three years ago.

Notable absentees from the squad include Marcus Rashford, Jordan Henderson, and Raheem Sterling, who have been mainstays in England’s recent tournament campaigns.

Nevertheless, England boasts an impressive lineup featuring stars like Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham, Phil Foden, and Bukayo Saka, positioning them as formidable contenders for the title in Germany.

Manager Gareth Southgate, at the helm since 2016, has also injected fresh talent into the squad, providing opportunities for players like Curtis Jones, Jarell Quansah, Adam Wharton, Kobbie Mainoo, and others to showcase their skills before the final squad selection of 26 players just prior to the start of Euro 2024.

While England’s Lionesses secured UEFA Women’s Euro 2022 glory two summers ago, the men’s team is still in pursuit of their first-ever European Championship title. Despite coming agonizingly close in Euro 2020, reaching the final only to lose a tense penalty shootout against Italy at Wembley Stadium, the hunger for major silverware remains as strong as ever, echoing the nation’s last triumph in the 1966 World Cup.

33-player preliminary England squad – Euro 2024

Goalkeepers

Defenders

Midfielders

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England’s Euro 2024 fixtures

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Declan Rice disclosed that, despite his steady play for Arsenal, he is worried about earning a spot in the England squad for Euro 2024.

The England and Arsenal player expressed anxiety over earning a berth in Gareth Southgate’s Three Lions squad for Euro 2024, saying that each player must perform at the highest level possible.

on addition, Rice said that the competition would be more intense than it was for the 2022 World Cup team since there will be just 23 players on the Euro squad as opposed to 26 for the World Cup.

Southgate had earlier mentioned that he would only pick players in the Euro squad who would be 100% fit ahead of the tournament, unlike in Euro 2020, where he picked half-fit Harry Maguire and Jordan Henderson, and in the World Cup, where Kyle Walker made it to the squad despite not being fully fit.

The manager also acknowledged that he usually favors players who can fill a variety of roles.

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Sterling has not played for England since coming off the bench in the 2022 World Cup quarterfinals, missing the following squad due to injury before being dropped out of the squad in June amid concerns about his form and health.

This season has been a different scenario for Sterling, who has been utterly brilliant thus far and already has two goals from only three games for Chelsea, yet he has been left out of the international squad.

Nevertheless, Southgate stated during his news conference after the announcement of England’s team that he was unable to fit Sterling into his group.

“We were really pleased with the group [in June],” Southgate explained. “To bring Raheem back in we have to leave someone else out and on the back of three games I didn’t think anybody in this group of attacking players warrants being left out.

“It’s really good to see him start the season so well. He looks in good condition, he looks hungry. He’s obviously an important player for us and has been an important player for us. But we have in those attacking areas just behind the nine a lot of competition for places.

“I think all of those players have started the season well and certainly the group that are with us has done really well for us in the in the recent games.”

When it was pointed out that Sterling has now missed three consecutive England camps, Southgate added: “He was not available for the last two and of course that’s given other people the opportunity to play well and to establish themselves in the group.

“It’s a difficult call and Raheem is not particularly happy about it, but I understand that because he’s an important player for us.

“I’m convinced he’s going to have an excellent season with Chelsea, there’s no doubt about that.”

In Sterling’s place, Southgate has opted to hand call-ups to Bukayo Saka, Jack Grealish, Marcus Rashford, Phil Foden and Eberechi Eze.

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In their 4-0 victory over Malta on Friday night in Euro 2024 qualification, Alexander-Arnold stood out for England.

The 24-year-old played a key role in the setup for the first goal, an own goal by Ferdinando Apap, and he added England’s second goal of the night with a brilliant drive from range.

Alexander-Arnold continued to start as a right-back for Liverpool, but Jurgen Klopp decided to switch him to midfield when his team had the ball toward the end of the 2022–23 campaign.

In response, Southgate started Alexander-Arnold in centre midfield on Friday, giving him the number 10 jersey just for good measure.

Speaking in his post-match press conference, Southgate said that Alexander-Arnold’s position in the England lineup will hinge on where he plays at Liverpool.

“A lot of what happens is going to be dependent on his club, because the fact he has been playing partly in there, with the ball, has helped his transition tonight,” Southgate said.

“What was pleasing tonight is that he’s getting used to receiving in tight areas with his back to goal and players behind him, whereas he is used to playing on the touchline, with the play in front of him. He was very comfortable doing that.

“I’ve got no questions in my head. He can do it. It’s just learning some nuances of the role, without the ball especially, but he’s very keen to do it.

“He has enjoyed the project, if you like. We talked about it about four weeks ago on the phone and I think he’s been excited by it.

“He showed exactly what we think he could be capable of and he gives us something different to our other midfield players.”

After the game, Alexander-Arnold told Channel 4 he was liking his new position and was eager to stay in midfield.

“It’s still early doors, I haven’t played it too much, but it feels comfortable, natural,” he said.

“It’s somewhere I enjoy playing and where I can see myself playing. It’s about getting myself into this team and trying to be a regular name on the teamsheet.

“Today was a good foundation to build on. I’m not too bothered where I play as long as I’m playing.”

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To commemorate his success of becoming England’s all-time leading goalscorer, Harry Kane showed up bringing gifts for his teammates.

Kane worked behind the scenes to create a special keepsake for his teammates who assisted him in surpassing Wayne Rooney’s record of 53 goals after he broke it against Italy in March. ‘Harry Kane Record Breaker‘ vinyl record replicas were given to every one of the players and manager Gareth Southgate. The 56 goals Kane scored for England are all included in the disc’s “track listing.”

England’s record marksman took to Twitter to pay tribute to those who had helped him to the landmark, writing: “I couldn’t have broken the England all-time goalscoring record without the support of my team-mates and managers who have helped me along the way. This gift is a massive thank you from me to all those who I’ve shared a changing room with since my debut. Thank you.”

I couldn't have broken the @England all-time goalscoring record without the support of my team-mates and managers who have helped me along the way. This gift is a massive thank you from me to all those who I've shared a changing room with since my debut. Thank you. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🦁🦁🦁 pic.twitter.com/B1ZHyvilSd

— Harry Kane (@HKane) June 15, 2023

Kane, who is 29 years old and in good health, still has a long way to go before his record becomes one that will endure for a long time.

This Saturday’s intriguingly-looking doubleheader of Euro 2026 qualifiers against Malta and North Macedonia marks Kane’s beginning of work on his second album.

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Under new boss Erik Ten Hag, the Manchester United captain has almost completely fallen out of favour at Old Trafford this season, earning only seven Premier League starts thus far.

Southgate’s choice to choose the defender for the last number of Three Lions selections has been called into question due to his lack of game time and typically poor performances when he is on the pitch.

Southgate called up Maguire for England duty again this week, along with Kalvin Phillips, who has just made one Premier League start for Manchester City, and the manager was particularly questioned about both players’ choices at his news conference announcing the team.

“Inevitably it’s not a situation that can continue on forever, “Southgate explained. “It’s like Kalvin Phillips, they are important players for us and with Kalvin we haven’t got many players who can play as that single [midfield] pivot.”

Trent Alexander-Arnold received a well-deserved recall to the defence elsewhere after a run of strong displays for Liverpool toward the conclusion of the season.

Speaking about Alexander-Arnold, Southgate was keen to stress how good a relationship he has with the player despite recent England snubs.

“Contrary to what might be the mood music – I have a really good relationship with him and we talk a lot about his game, football,” Southgate continued.

“I’ve always recognised his qualities as a player but he’s just been unlucky that we’ve got Walker, who has just had three of the best games I’ve seen from a right-back, Trippier who has probably been one of the outstanding players this season, Reece James also.”

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Gareth Southgate has selected the England squad for the UEFA EURO 2024 qualifiers against North Macedonia and Malta in June.

The Three Lions manager has selected a 25-player group for the games, which start with the trip to Malta for the first match on Friday 16 June.

Raheem Sterling, a forward for Chelsea, was left off Gareth Southgate’s roster for England’s forthcoming European qualifying matches.

When the Three Lions play Malta and North Macedonia the following month, they will try to keep up their flawless start to qualifying from Group C.

Sterling, meanwhile, is left out following a turbulent and underwhelming season with Chelsea, despite being one of Southgate’s go-to players in qualification and at important tournaments for England.

The winger has had many injury setbacks while presiding over three management eras in west London, all the while watching his previous team Manchester City enjoy their third consecutive league triumph.

Southgate watched Chelsea’s Sunday loss to City at the Etihad as he finalized his lineup, which led to yet another letdown for Sterling and co.

While the Blues winger is not included, Lewis Dunk of Brighton, who was a crucial component of Robert De Zerbi’s European-winning Brighton, receives a well-deserved call-up. Dunk might get only his second-ever England cap and his first since 2018.

Eberechi Eze, a top player for Crystal Palace, is also chosen by Southgate due to his outstanding play, which has seen him score six goals and provide one assist since Roy Hodgson took over in late March.

Newcastle goalkeeper Nick Pope is not included due to an operation on his hand, a procedure which The Times reports has been moved forward after the Magpies secured Champions League qualification on Monday. City’s starting players will likely not feature against Malta on June 16, given that they will have played the Champions League final against Inter just six days before.

ENGLAND SQUAD IN FULL:

Goalkeepers: Sam Johnstone, Jordan Pickford, Aaron Ramsdale

Defenders: Trent Alexander-Arnold, Lewis Dunk, Marc Guehi, Harry Maguire, Tyrone Mings, Luke Shaw, John Stones, Kieran Trippier, Kyle Walker

Midfielders: Jude Bellingham, Eberechi Eze, Conor Gallagher, Jordan Henderson, Kalvin Phillips, Declan Rice

Forwards: Phil Foden, Jack Grealish, Harry Kane, James Maddison, Marcus Rashford, Bukayo Saka, Callum Wilson

Here we go.

Your #ThreeLions squad for June! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

— England (@England) May 24, 2023

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