Reasons for resigning: Gareth Southgate stepped down as the manager of the England national football team in July 2024 because he felt it was time for a change and a new chapter.
After eight years in charge, he firmly believed the squad needed fresh leadership to take them forward into the future.
It was a deeply personal choice to step aside while the team was still highly competitive on the global stage.
The final match: His resignation came shortly after England suffered a devastating 2-1 defeat to Spain in the Euro 2024 final.
Unfortunately this game marked his second consecutive loss in a European Championship final, breaking the hearts of not only Southgate and his players, but the entire nation.
