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First England player speaks out after Gareth Southgate steps down as England manager

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Published 12:15 16 Jul 2024 GMT+1

First England player speaks out after Gareth Southgate steps down as England manager

England's players have been reacting to Southgate's resignation.

Alex Brotherton

Alex Brotherton

One England player has become the first to speak out following Gareth Southgate's decision to step down as manager.

On Tuesday morning the Football Association confirmed Southgate's decision to resign from his position following eight years in charge.

The announcement came less than 48 hours after England lost 2-1 to Spain in the final of Euro 2024, becoming the first side ever to lose back-to-back European Championship finals.

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Southgate transformed England's fortunes during his tenure, leading his side to the semi-finals and quarter-finals of the World Cup and two Euros finals.

However, the 53-year-old came under huge pressure from fans and pundits this summer who felt he was failing to get the most out of an extremely talented group of players.

England's stars have taken to social media to thank Southgate, and the first was goalkeeper Jordan Pickford.

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The Everton shot-stopper earned 68 caps under Southgate and was his first-choice goalkeeper in each of his four major tournaments.

Pickford said in an Instagram post: "Completely gutted. This will hurt for a while. Appreciate everyone who supported us during the tournament and I’d like to thank all my teammates and staff for their work throughout.


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"I also want to say a special thank you to the boss for always believing in me during his time with us and I would like to wish him all the best in his next steps. Thank you Gareth."

Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice, who was handed his England debut by Southgate in 2019, shared a message shortly after.

"Thank you gaffer. It's been a privilege to play for England under your guidance," Rice posted on his Instagram story.

"Memories that will stay with me forever. All the best in your next adventure."

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The FA say that the process of appointing Southgate's successor is underway, but that an "interim solution is in place if it is needed."

Featured Image Credit: Getty

Topics: England, Gareth Southgate, Euro 2024, Jordan Pickford, Declan Rice, FA

Alex Brotherton
Alex Brotherton

Alex Brotherton is a journalist at SPORTbible. He has previously worked with publications including the Manchester Evening News, GOAL and BBC Sport. He is a football fanatic, but also dabbles in tennis and American football. He can often be found watching dreadful non-league football.

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