Southgate named permanent England manager

The 46-year-old impressed the FA enough over
four games in charge of the Three Lions on an
interim basis to be confirmed until the end of Euro
2020
Gareth Southgate has been appointed as England
manager permanently by the Football Association
on a four-year contract until the end of Euro 2020.
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The former England Under-21 boss was promoted
to the top job at the end of September after
predecessor Sam Allardyce was removed from
the position after being caught up in a newspaper
sting relating to alleged corruption in football.
Southgate then went undefeated over four games
in the Three Lions' dugout, earning two wins and
two draws, including a 3-0 win over Scotland and
2-2 draw against Spain.
Despite being increasingly tipped for the main role,
Southgate had refused to talk up or deny the
likelihood of becoming England's next manager
permanently, instead constantly affirming he was
focused only on helping his squad.
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His demeanour had impressed the powers that be
in the FA selection panel, however, and, after
convening over the weekend for a penultimate
meeting, English football's ruling body made
Southgate's appointment permanent on
Wednesday.
The news means the 46-year-old will oversee
England's World Cup 2018 and Euro 2020
campaigns, with the former Middlesbrough boss
revealing his satisfaction at being appointed and
outlining his plans for the future.
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"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," he said in a statement on the
FA's website.
"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."
FA chief executive Martin Glenn expressed his
faith that Southgate is the right man for the task,
stating: "We are delighted to confirm Gareth as
England manager.
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"He’s obviously somebody we know well but it’s
his understanding of international football and the
development set-up at St. George’s Park that is
important.
"He performed extremely well during the four
games he was in temporary charge and he
impressed us during a tough interview process.
"Gareth is a great ambassador for what the FA
stands for, he’s a very good football tactician and
a leader but beneath that he’s a winner and that’s
an important part of the job."
Southgate’s first match as permanent manager
will come in March 2017 in a friendly against
Germany, before they take on Lithuania in a World
Cup qualifier.