Gareth Southgate has been the England national football team manager since November 2016. He was initially appointed as interim manager in September 2016 after Sam Allardyce's departure and was confirmed as the full-time manager on 30 November 2016 with a four-year contract
. He remained in charge until July 2024, stepping down shortly after England's defeat in the Euro 2024 final. This means Southgate managed England for almost eight years, overseeing 102 matches during his tenure
