England manager Gareth Southgate has stated that he is unsure of his managerial future following the Three Lions’ exit from the World Cup in a 2-1 quarterfinal loss to France.
“The energy it takes through these tournaments is enormous. I want to make the right decision, whatever that is for the team, for England, for the FA,” Southgate admitted. “I’ve got to be sure whatever decision I make is the right one. I think it’s right to take time to do that because I know in the past my feelings have fluctuated in the immediate aftermath of tournaments.”
Southgate’s contract with England is valid through 2024. As it stands, the English Football Association is keen for the 52-year-old manager to continue coaching the Three Lions, particularly after he took them to the semi-finals of the 2018 World Cup and the final of the delayed Euro 2020.
Losing the quarterfinal of the World Cup is the earliest tournament exit that England has suffered since Southgate took charge in 2016. The team will now turn its focus to qualifying for the 2024 European Football Championship set to take place in Germany.
