July 15th 2024.
It seems that Gareth Southgate is considering stepping down from his role as England's manager. After suffering a tough defeat to Spain in the final of Euro 2024, he is taking some time to make a decision about his future. The loss to Spain was the second consecutive defeat for England in a European Championship final, with the previous one being a heart-wrenching penalty shootout defeat to Italy in 2021.
Southgate's current contract with the Football Association is set to expire in December, but the FA is hoping to keep him on board to manage England in the 2026 World Cup. However, the final decision rests with Southgate himself. He must now decide whether he wants to lead England to a fifth major tournament or if he has had enough of the job after yet another painful defeat in a final.
If Southgate does choose to step down, he may not be out of work for long. According to reports, ITV is interested in hiring him as a pundit for their coverage of England matches. This means that even if he is no longer the team's manager, we may still see him during England games.
It is not yet clear whether Southgate is interested in taking on a media role or if he would prefer to take a break from football altogether. There will certainly be offers for him in the world of club football, with Manchester United being heavily linked to him in the past (until they signed Erik ten Hag). However, Southgate has stated that he will not take a long time to make his decision. In fact, he believes he has earned the right to take a few days to think things through before making a final decision.
In the end, it remains to be seen what Southgate will ultimately decide. But one thing is for sure, if he does choose to step down and give someone else a chance to lead England, he will not be without options. Whether it's in the media or in club football, Gareth Southgate is a highly sought-after figure in the world of soccer.
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