Southgate not ruling out staying England boss beyond Euro 2024

Gareth Southgate has not ruled out remaining as England manager until the 2026 World Cup, saying on Thursday he would assess his future after this summer's European Championship.

Southgate, who has managed England since 2016, has a contract with the English Football Association until December this year.

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“There's a good chance half the coaches won't be here after the Euros. That's international football,” Southgate said after Thursday's UEFA Nations League draw in Paris.

“We have to see how the summer goes, it's as simple as that. I know what we are capable of achieving this summer, I know what my own success criterion would be, after that I'm not really thinking about something else.

“We have to put in a performance and you have to make the best decisions for everyone. I won't be able to make that decision before the tournament.”

The 53-year-old is the most successful England manager since 1966 World Cup winner Sir Alf Ramsey, having guided his country to the Euro 2020 final and the World Cup semi-finals. world 2018.

However, he considered stepping down following England's defeat to France in the 2022 World Cup quarter-finals, before opting to remain in charge at Euro 2024.

England will face Slovenia, Denmark and Serbia in Group C of the Euros this summer.

Thursday's Nations League draw placed England in a group with the Republic of Ireland, Finland and Greece. This is England's first appearance in League B following their relegation from the top tier in the last edition of the competition.