The FA must know who it wants as England manager – so why the long wait?
Gareth Southgate was the only manager to build England legacy off back of the caretaker role – Lee Carsley would do well to bear it in mind
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Gareth Southgate was the only manager to build England legacy off back of the caretaker role – Lee Carsley would do well to bear it in mind
England’s wait for first major men’s trophy since 1966 goes on after Spain inflicted second successive Euro final defeat on Gareth Southgate
Siblings snapped in England shirts in front of the TV while older brother George cheered on the team in Berlin with Prince William
As the FA gives Gareth Southgate time to decide on his future, Telegraph Sport examines how the England manager did it his way
Mikel Oyarzabal’s 86th-minute winning goal for Spain came after Gareth Southgate’s side made sequence of mistakes with and without the ball
Those who believe Southgate era has run its course cannot be sure there is anyone better who would even want to replace him
Prince George joined his father in the agony then ecstasy and final devastation against Spain
Pundits predict manager will step down while Southgate admits Harry Kane was not at his best during Euro 2024
Images from Germany showed supporters brawling inside Berlin’s Olympiastadion following Spain’s winner in Euro 2024 final
Only taking one left-back – who was injured – was a massive risk, while many felt Ollie Watkins and Ivan Toney should have been used more
Spain triumphed thanks to late winner but superb spell at start of second half proved pivotal — and was due to series of key tactical shifts
Agony of loss ranged from tears to anger as 58-year wait for a major trophy goes on
Despite a valiant effort it didn’t help ease the pain that the better side won
Pundits on both BBC and ITV hail Spain as deserved Euro 2024 winners and ask why it took England so long to kick into gear
The Three Lions rode their luck throughout Euro 2024 but it ran out against worthy winner Spain
Resentment towards England in all matters football was just a harmless part of growing up in the 1970s, but it never reached these heights
At the final whistle, England players, many on their backs on the turf, looked as if they had their hearts ripped from their bodies
Gareth Southgate’s side fell short in Berlin but who played well and who disappointed? Plus, rate the players yourself
Players with holey socks have been a prominent feature at Euro 2024 and there is good medical evidence to back up the practice
Pressure has been building on Sir Keir Starmer to give public a day off if Gareth Southgate’s side can beat Spain in Sunday night’s final
Official takes charge of England vs Spain – his fourth game of Euro 2024 – while he previously had a run-in with English manager Will Still
Gareth Southgate hopes Manchester United defender, who has not started for England since June last year, will offer more down the left side