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FA in no doubt over Gareth Southgate’s future ahead of England’s Euros final

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FA in no doubt over Gareth Southgate’s future ahead of England’s Euros final

Gareth Southgate will lead England into their second major tournament final in three years when they face Spain on Sunday, with FA chiefs wanting to extend the manager’s current deal



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FA chiefs want Gareth Southgate to stay as England manager – regardless of the outcome of the Euros final.

Southgate’s current deal expires in December and there has been a growing feeling that this would be his last tournament as England boss. But England’s incredible run to Sunday’s final with Spain in Berlin has seen the whole mood of the nation shift again.




Southgate, 53, has led England’s men into their first major tournament final on foreign soil and has done a remarkable job in the past eight years. England boss Southgate has also enjoyed a remarkable turnaround with the fans who were chucking beer cups at him after the goalless draw with Slovenia.

But then Southgate was dancing with the England fans after the Switzerland penalty shoot-out win and was enjoying a hero’s reception after they beat Holland in the semi final.

There has never been any shift in the Football Association’s stance towards Southgate who has kept his cards close to his chest and said he will not discuss his future until after the tournament.

But there is no obvious replacement for Southgate with Eddie Howe at Newcastle and Graham Potter linked. but no approaches have been made.


Gareth Southgate has guided England to another major final

England want Southgate to stay because of his track record but also his willingness to buy into their vision and St George’s Park.

They have held off on making other plans in the hope Southgate would stay even though FA bosses have stressed they have made contingency plans.

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