SOUTHGATE CONFIRMED AS ENGLAND MANAGER

Gareth Southgate has finally been confirmed as England coach. The former interim manager has been confirmed as a permanent replacement for ex-England boss Sam Allardyce.

South Gate, a previous manager of England's U21 team will manage the English team until 2020 after signing a four years contract.

"I am extremely proud to be appointed
England manager," Southgate said.

"However, I'm also conscious that getting the job is one thing, now I want to do the job successfully.

"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."

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- England (@England) November 30, 2016
Southgate was interviewed by a five-man FA
panel at St George's Park, the National Football
Centre, last week, despite being the only
candidate considered by the organisation.

A statement by the FA's chief executive, Martin Glenn reads.

"We are delighted to confirm Gareth as England manager," said chief executive Martin
Glenn.

"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."

South Gate who has 57 caps for England during his playing career will take the team to a friendly match against Germany for the first time a full-time coach.