Gareth Southgate has been at the helm of the England national team for the best part of eight years now – succeeding Sam Allardyce in November 2016. And while he has failed to guide the Three Lions to greatness and capture a major trophy in his tenure, he has seen far more success than the list of names before him.
A talented defender in his day, Southgate rose through the ranks at Crystal Palace before signing his first professional contract with the club in 1988. He would enjoy seven years in south London before signing for Aston Villa in 1995, where he would rack up 191 appearances over the next six years.
He would see out his footballing career for Middlesbrough, signing for the North East side in 2001 and playing another 160 times before hanging up his boots in 2006. Between 1995 and 2004, Southgate would also rack up 57 caps for England – instrumental in understanding the pressures of international football for when he took the reigns of management with the senior men’s side in 2016.
Here, The Express breaks down everything football fans need to know about Southgate; including his net worth, salary, successes and future.
Has Gareth Southgate been successful with England?
Despite failing to win a major trophy for his country in either a footballing or managerial sense, the 53-year-old has seen more success in the latter than many of his predecessors. He’s currently England’s longest-leading manager since Bobby Robson and is only arguably second in terms of all-time success behind Sir Alf Ramsey – the mastermind behind England’s 1966 World Cup victory.
While his best finish at a World Cup came in the form of a 2018 semi-final with Croatia, Southgate has taken England to two consecutive European Championship finals now – coming agonisingly close to winning the 2020 edition of the tournament only to be cruelly ousted on penalties by Italy. The Euro 2024 final against Spain on Sunday could be Southgate’s last shot at greatness with the nation, arguably the biggest task in his career to date.
How much is Gareth Southgate paid?
Southgate’s current deal – which was renewed in 2021 to run through until the end of the current European Championships is reported to pay him a little over £5million per year – the equivalent of around £100,000 per week. Only Fabio Capello sist higher in the reported England boss earnings throughout history, raking in a whopping £6million per year during his tenure – while Sven Goran-Eriksson earned around £4.5million annually.
What is Gareth Southgate’s net worth?
Southgate’s net worth differs from site to site, but 2020 figures reported that the England boss has a fortune in the region of £9m from a culmination of playing and managing over the course of his career.
What’s next for Gareth Southgate?
Southgate is likely to leave his job as England manager should his side fail to lift the trophy this Sunday. He declined an offer to sign an extension to his December-expiring contract prior to the tournament over reported fear that it would come as a distraction to the camp.
Earlier this year, he told German publication, Bild: “If we don’t win, I probably won’t be here anymore. Then it might be the last chance. I think about half of the national coaches leave after a tournament – that’s the nature of international football. I’ve been here for almost eight years now and we’ve come close.
“So, I know that you can’t keep standing in front of the public and saying ‘please do a little more’ because at some point people will lose faith in your message. If we want to be a big team and I want to be a top coach, then you have to deliver in the big moments.”
While Southgate was linked with the Manchester United job, Erik Ten Hag has revealed that he will be staying at Old Trafford for another season – putting rumours to bed. And whatever is next for Southgate, should he leave his post at England, the manager has admitted that he’s ready for anything.
During an interview with Sky Sports back in December, he said: “I was 35 years old when I managed in the Premier League and we finished 12th and 13th. I knew nothing like what I know now. There isn’t a job in world football that would intimidate or daunt you, having lived this one.”
Who is likely to replace Gareth Southgate at England?
A number of big-name managers have been brought into the conversation as to who will be England’s next manager when Southgate decides to leave his post. Former Chelsea and Brighton boss Graham Potter is currently the front-runner to take the reigns at international level, currently out of a job after a dismal run in west London.
However, Eddie Howe, Pep Guardiola and Mauricio Pochettino are all names which have been linked with a job with the Three Lions in the future – each with stunning resumes at the top flight English football.
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