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Gareth Southgate has decided to step down as England manager following defeat to Spain in a tightly contested Euro 2024 final in Berlin.

He announced his decision to quit in a statement issued by the Football Association on Tuesday morning.

“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,” he said. “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.””

Speculation has begun as to who will succeed Southgate, with former Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp and current Newcastle manager Eddie Howe already linked with the post in the immediate aftermath.

Follow all the latest reaction after Southgate’s decision and the FA’s pursuit of a new manager below:

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• Eddie Howe in the frame as England seek new manager

Gareth Southgate steps down as England manager after Euro 2024 final defeat

11:06 , Jack Rathborn

Gareth Southgate has stepped down as England manager after Euro 2024 final defeat to Spain.

Southgate’s tenure comes to an end after nearly eight years in charge, guiding England to four major tournaments.

The 53-year-old oversaw 102 matches, winning 61 and losing just 17 during his time in charge, becoming the first manager to lead England’s men to two major tournament finals.

But defeats to Italy in 2021 and Luis de la Fuente’s superb Spanish side in Berlin on Sunday left Southgate without a trophy to show for a transformative stint.

Gareth Southgate steps down as England manager after Euro 2024 final defeat

Jude Bellingham describes Gareth Southgate as an ‘unbelievable human being’

15:50 , Harry Latham-Coyle

England’s Jude Bellingham has added his own tribute to the outgoing Gareth Southgate, who made the midfielder the third-youngstest full English international when giving him his debut in 2020.

“The fact is that we came up against a great opponent and fell short, it hurts that we were so close to history and yet couldn’t deliver for the England fans that backed us throughout the highs and lows of the tournament whether that was from back home or out in Germany in the stadiums,” Bellingham reflected on Instagram of England’s Euro 2024 final defeat. “For that we can only hold our hands up and apologise.”

“I’d like to thank Gareth and his staff for the great memories during his tenure.

“From the point of view of a fan who has become a member of the squad, it’s been a rollercoaster of amazing emotions that has instilled hope and joy back into our country.

“It was a privilege being led by someone who is so dedicated and passionate, not only is Gareth easily one of the best coaches in the history of the national team but also an unbelievable human being. Thank you for everything and all the best in the next chapter, Gaffer.”

Memorable matches of Gareth Southgate’s eight-year England tenure

15:35 , Harry Latham-Coyle

Gareth Southgate has stepped down as England manager, two days after his team suffered European Championship heartbreak once again with a second straight defeat in the final.

Spain were 2-1 winners in the Euro 2024 showpiece in Berlin, three years on from Italy’s Euro 2020 triumph on penalties at Wembley.

Here, the PA news agency picks out six memorable matches from Southgate’s eight-year reign.

Memorable matches of Gareth Southgate’s eight-year England tenure

William thanks Southgate for being ‘all-round class act’ as England boss quits

15:20 , The Independent

The Prince of Wales has personally thanked Gareth Southgate as an “England fan” for being an “all-round class act” and showing “humility, compassion, and true leadership” after the Three Lions’ manager stepped down in the wake of the Euro 2024 defeat.

William, president of the Football Association (FA), praised Southgate for coping with the “most intense pressure and scrutiny”.

He had created, the prince said, a “team that stands shoulder to shoulder with the world’s finest”.

William thanks Southgate for being ‘all-round class act’ as England boss quits

Gareth Southgate is right to go – England need a new chapter

15:05 , Harry Latham-Coyle

Gareth Southgate has decided his future. It was described as 50-50 before the Euro 2024 final, but after losing to Spain, the mood was naturally much gloomier.

Part of that was the atmosphere, as much as the painful late defeat. Southgate decided to stay after the 2022 World Cup because he felt the team was in a good place and there was no real issue with a mere quarter-final elimination. England narrowly lost a 50-50 game against France, so the mood towards Southgate was positive.

After this Euros, it was anything but. Throughout the tournament he repeatedly made reference to the fan opprobrium and the beer cups being thrown at him. That will to castigate Southgate – his “professional capability… questioned beyond belief”, as he put it – has similarly sat alongside the wider punditry discussion around the team. That went from one extreme to another over Euro 2024. Southgate is said to have been irritated by the extent of the criticism from pundits he knows personally.

Some of this was just the circus that surrounds England and the intensity of an international tournament. Part of it, lamentably, was also justified.

It is difficult not to keep returning to a line said by figures within the camp before this tournament. “Gareth is good at everything except the football.”

Gareth Southgate is right to go – England need a new chapter

FA provides update on next England manager as Gareth Southgate resigns

14:50 , Alex Pattle

The Football Association (FA) has begun the process of replacing Gareth Southgate after the England manager stepped down on Tuesday, and the organisation has said “an interim solution” is “in place if it is needed”.

Southgate announced on Tuesday (16 July) that he would not be continuing as England manager, following eight years in charge and a loss to Spain in the Euro 2024 final on Sunday.

FA provides update on next England manager as Gareth Southgate resigns

Who will be the next England manager? Latest odds to replace Gareth Southgate

14:35 , Harry Latham-Coyle

The Football Association is hunting for a new England manager after announcing Gareth Southgate has stepped down from role. But who could be in the frame? Here is a look at a selection of the contenders:

Who will be the next England manager? Latest odds to replace Gareth Southgate

Keir Starmer says Gareth Southgate brought back ‘hope and belief’

14:25 , Harry Latham-Coyle

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer hhas paid tribute to the departing Gareth Southgate, saying the manager had “shouldered the dreams of the country with dignity and honour”.

“Gareth’s time as England manager will be remembered for bringing back the hope and belief the country had been crying out for for so long,” Starmer said.

“He and his teams have given us so much. No-one will forget the run to the World Cup semi-final in 2018 or making our first two finals of the Euros. The wins over Germany and Denmark at Wembley in 2021 were utterly joyous, coming just as crowds were allowed back in after the dark days of Covid.

“Gareth also brought a deeper understanding of what the job means and represents. During turbulent times, he has been a thoughtful spokesperson on events far beyond football.

“He has been a mentor to our brilliant young talent. And at every step of the way, he has shouldered the dreams of the country with dignity and honour. I join with everyone today in saying thank you to both Gareth and his team for all they have achieved and for laying the foundations for future success.”

Kieran Trippier says England ‘gave everything’ at Euro 2024

14:15 , Harry Latham-Coyle

Kieran Trippier insists England cannot use tiredness as an excuse for losing the Euro 2024 final to Spain.

Gareth Southgate’s side were beaten 2-1 in Berlin on Sunday night, suffering back-to-back defeats in European Championship finals as the 58-year wait for a major men’s trophy goes on.

After the loss, Southgate said he had a “few (players) that were a little bit short of their physical peak” and had been “battling” with that issue throughout the tournament.

Kieran Trippier says England ‘gave everything’ at Euro 2024

‘Thank you, England’: Gareth Southgate’s statement in full as he explains resignation

14:05 , Harry Latham-Coyle

Gareth Southgate was perfect for England – so can he adapt to club football?

13:55 , Richard Jolly

Gareth Southgate’s final thought was the one that probably hurt the most. “It’s the last step we haven’t been able to do,” he reflected in his final answer as England manager. He had cited the achievements, a first final on foreign soil, two in consecutive European Championships, only one defeat in 14 matches – penalties excluded – in those two tournaments, but said: “In the moment, none of the matters.”

It was a clue. Southgate was a beaten man. He is not the first leader to reach the end in Berlin, but after eight years of dignified and devoted service, the best England manager of his lifetime – and he was born a couple of months after West Germany ejected his country from the 1970 World Cup – knew he wouldn’t join Sir Alf Ramsey in the pantheon of winners.

Gareth Southgate was perfect for England – so can he adapt to club football?

When do England play next?

13:45 , Harry Latham-Coyle

England’s first fixture in the post-Gareth Southgate era is set to be on September 7 as they begin their Nations League campaign against the Republic of Ireland in Dublin.

Upcoming England fixtures

• September 7 – Republic of Ireland v England

• September 10 – England v Finland

• October 10 – England v Greece

• October 13 – Finland v England

• November 14 – Greece v England

• November 17 – England v Republic of Ireland

In pictures: Gareth Southgate’s career as England manager

13:35 , Harry Latham-Coyle

Gareth Southgate has called time on his seven-and-a-half-year spell as England…