Gareth Southgate was appointed England’s new full-time manager yesterday and will lead the national team’s challenge for the 2018 World Cup and 2020 European Championship.
The 46-year-old, who has been in charge of the England squad for four games on a temporary basis, signed a four-year contract, the Football Assocation (FA) announced.
Southgate, capped 57 times by England and perhaps most famous for missing a penalty in the Euro ’96 semi-final shootout with eventual champions Germany, replaces Sam Allardyce, who was dismissed after just one game because of controversial remarks to undercover reporters.
“I am extremely proud to be appointed England manager. However, I’m also conscious that getting the job is one thing, now I want to do the job successfully,” said Southgate, whose four games in temporary charge yielded two victories and two draws.
“I’ve thoroughly enjoyed working with the players over these past four games and I think there’s huge potential.
“I’m determined to give everything I have to give the country a team that they’re proud of and one that they’re going to enjoy watching play and develop. For me, the hard work starts now.”