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Gareth Southgate has resigned as England manager after the Three Lions' crushing 2-1 defeat by Spain in Sunday's Euro 2024 final. Southgate, 53, was under contract until December but has decided to quit following after nearly eight years in the role. He was permanently named England manager in November 2016 and guided the Three Lions through four major tournaments, twice leading his side to the European Championship final in 2020 and 2024. Confirming his resignation on Tuesday, Southgate said: 'As a proud Englishman, it has been the honour of my life to play for England and to manage England. It has meant everything to me, and I have given it my all. 'But it’s time for change, and for a new chapter. Sunday’s final in Berlin against Spain was my final game as England manager.