Gareth Southgate Steps Down as England Manager

Gareth Southgate has stepped down as the head coach of the England national football team, concluding an impactful eight-year tenure.

His departure comes just days after England's heartbreaking defeat to Spain in the Euro 2024 final, marking the end of an era for English football

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Southgate, a former defender, took the reins of the national team in 2016 and transformed England into a formidable force on the international stage.

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Under him, England reached back-to-back Euro finals and made significant strides in the World Cup, including a semi-final appearance in 2018

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