Gareth Southgate transformed the culture and spirit of the England men’s team – his successor is lucky to inherit this legacy

By Sarthak Mondal, Lecturer in Sport Management, University of Portsmouth

After eight years and 102 games, Gareth Southgate has stepped down from his role as manager of the England men’s football team following their defeat in the final of Euro 2024. Under his leadership, England reached two European Championship finals (including the first major tournament final abroad by an England men’s team), and a World Cup semi-final.

These achievements are bettered by only one of his predecessors,…

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