The Football Association (FA) is eager to keep England manager Gareth Southgate on board even after Euro 2024.
Southgate’s current contract expires in December 2024, but according to the BBC, the FA is satisfied with his performance as the head coach of the men’s national team and may contemplate prolonging his tenure if he desires to continue in his role.
Southgate has stated that he will assess the progress of the summer before making any decisions, but he has indicated the possibility of staying beyond 2024.
Previously, it was anticipated that he would depart after the tournament, regardless of England’s performance. However, there is now the potential for a new agreement to be negotiated.
Ever since assuming control of the England national team in 2016, Southgate has overseen a total of 91 international matches. Out of these, he has achieved victory in 57 matches, suffered defeat in 14 matches, and settled for a draw in 20 matches.
During his tenure, England managed to reach the final of the Euro 2020 tournament and also made it to the semi-final and quarter-final stages of the 2018 and 2022 World Cups, respectively.
If Southgate continues to lead the team beyond December, he will surpass numerous other managers and become the third longest-serving England manager, following in the footsteps of Sir Alf Ramsey and Sir Walter Winterbottom.
The Three Lions are set to commence their Euro 2024 campaign on June 16th, going head-to-head with Serbia.
In addition, they will be pitted against Denmark and Slovenia during the group stage. Prior to the highly anticipated continental tournament, the team will engage in two friendly matches at home, facing off against Bosnia and Herzegovina and Iceland.
