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Wills thanks ‘all-round class act’ Gareth Southgate for his ‘humility, compassion & leadership’ as England manager quits
By Ryan Merrifield,
3 hours ago
PRINCE William has sent a touching message to Gareth Southgate after he resigned as England manager following the Euro 2024 final defeat.
The coach quit after eight years in charge of the national team despite his contract running out in December.
Prince William consoles Gareth Southgate after the final at the Olympic Stadium in Berlin Rex Prince William and son Prince George were gutted when England lost the match Southgate has resigned as England manager after almost a decade in charge AP
The Prince of Wales, 42 – who is President of the FA – took oldest son Prince George , 10, to the Three Lions’ tie with Spain in Berlin on Sunday.
The royal footy fan had also been spotted at several other matches throughout the tournament, including England’s last gasp win against the Netherlands in the semi-finals.
In a post on social media this morning, William said: “Gareth, I want to thank you – not as the President of the @FA, but as an @England fan.
“Thank you for creating a team that stands shoulder to shoulder with the world’s finest in 2024.
“Thank you for showing humility, compassion, and true leadership under the most intense pressure and scrutiny.
“And thank you for being an all-round class act. You should be incredibly proud of what you’ve achieved. W.”
SOUTHGATE RESIGNS
Southgate, 53, guided the team to their second successive Euros final.
But his troops suffered yet more heartache , with the Spaniards lifting the Henri Delaunay trophy for a fourth time after a 2-1 win.
Southgate flirted with the prospect of walking away from the job before the tournament got underway last month.
And the former England defender has opted to step down from his role after the best part of a decade in the job.
A statement from Southgate said: “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.
“I joined the FA in 2011, determined to improve English football. In that time, including eight years as England men’s manager, I have been supported by some brilliant people who have my heartfelt thanks.
“I could not have had anyone better alongside me than Steve Holland. He is one of the most talented coaches of his generation, and has been immense.
“I have had the privilege of leading a large group of players in 102 games. Every one of them has been proud to wear the three lions on their shirts, and they have been a credit to their country in so many ways.
“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.
Southgate's England record
Here is a look at Gareth Southgate’s record as England manager.
Overall record
Games : 101
Wins : 64
Draws : 20
Losses : 18
Goals scored : 229
Goals conceded : 84
Tournament record
Games : 43
Wins : 19
Draws : 12
Loses : 12
“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.
“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.
“Thank you, England – for everything.”
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, meanwhile, said Southgate had “shouldered the dreams of the country with dignity and honour”.
Stars including One Direction singer Louis Tomlinson and YouTuber Josh Zerker have all paid tribute to Southgate.
Tomlinson thanked Southgate for the “incredible memories” his leadership has created.
The singer wrote on Twitter: “Thank you Gareth Southgate for the incredible memories you’ve given us all over the last 8 years!”
Meanwhile, Zerker, from YouTube group Sidemen, shared selfies from England matches and wrote: “Thank you for the memories Southgate!”
Newsreader Dan Walker, who previously presented BBC Breakfast and Football Focus, wrote: “Southgate steps down with typical class. Thank you Gareth.
“After years of average performances at major tournaments you gave us some brilliant nights on the big occasions.
“You brought the team together and helped them build a platform to show the power of their voices off the pitch.
“You reminded us of the sartorial significance of a waistcoat and, most importantly, you did it all at the same time as being a thoroughly decent bloke.”
The Three Lions made their way all the way to the final at Wembley with impressive wins over Germany , Sweden and Denmark .
Southgate walks past the trophy at the end of the final match AP England players dejected after losing to Spain Rex Southgate has won more knockout games for England than any other manager, reaching two Euros finals Reuters
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