England fans could be begging Gareth Southgate to return in a few years if their next appointment does not go to plan, according to Sky Sports reporter Kaveh Solhekol.
Southgate announced his decision to leave his role as Three Lions boss on Tuesday after calls from some fans for a more attack-minded manager to take over.
and were criticised for much of the tournament for their performances, while Southgate came under pressure to select certain players and change his tactics.
Southgate, who guided to a World Cup semi-final and back-to-back European Championship finals in his eight-year spell, to announce his departure: 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.
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, and I hope we get behind the players and the team at St George’s Park and the FA who strive every day to improve English football, and understand the power football has to drive positive change.
My special thanks go to the backroom staff who have provided the players and me with unstinting support over the last eight years. Their hard work and commitment inspired me every day, and I am so grateful to them – the brilliant ‘team behind the team’.
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.
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But Solhekol doubts it is the end of Southgate s time as England manager with the reporter sure that there will be a clamour to get the former Middlesbrough boss back if the new manager doesn t do a good job.
