Gareth Southgate has stood down as England manager.

He announced his decision to quit in a statement issued by the Football Association this morning, following the team’s defeat to Spain in the Euro 2024 final on Sunday night.

“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,” he said in a statement.

“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.”

Bookies were yesterday making former Albion head coach Graham Potter as favourite to take over in charge should Southgate depart.

FA chief executive Mark Bullingham said: "The process for appointing Gareth’s successor is now under way and we aim to have our new manager confirmed as soon as possible.

"Our UEFA Nations League campaign starts in September and we have an interim solution in place if it is needed."