The English Football Association (FA) confirmed that coach Gareth Southgate will resign after the failure in the EURO 2024 final. The 53-year-old has directed 102 of the Three Lions' games.
Southgate's contract is only valid until the end of December, after signing a previous contract extension in 2021. His last match as head coach of the England team was in the EURO 2024 final.
His assistant Steve Holland will also leave the national team. The Federation is in the process of searching for and appointing a new team.
An official statement read: "After 102 games and nearly 8 years in charge, Gareth Southgate has announced he will leave the role of coach of the Three Lions".
FA CEO Mark Bullingham added: "On behalf of the English Football Association, I would like to express my gratitude to Gareth Southgate and Steve Holland for all they have achieved. Over the past 8 years, they have changed the England team, bringing unforgettable memories to all those who love the Three Lions. We will look back on Gareth's tenure with great pride.
The process of appointing Gareth's successor is currently underway and we aim to announce a new captain as soon as possible. The UEFA Nations League will start in September and we will have a temporary solution if necessary. We know that there will be speculation, but we will not make further comments on the appointment process."
It is not yet known who will replace Southgate in the England coaching bench, but there are a few prominent names mentioned such as Eddie Howe, Lee Carsley, Graham Potter... Jurgen Klopp is probably the ideal choice but he is currently in the break period.
