Since taking over in 2016, the 53-year-old has led his team to three World Cup semifinal appearances: in the 2018 World Cup, the Euro 2020 championship, and the 2022 World Cup quarterfinals in Qatar.
Although the Football Association would prefer that he stay on as manager for the upcoming World Cup in 2026 in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, his contract is set to end in December.
Nevertheless, Southgate stated to the German daily Bild that he might not be able to stay in Germany if he is unable to bring home a trophy.
“I most likely won’t be here anymore if we lose. Then, it could be your final opportunity,” he stated.
You must perform well in crucial situations if we’re going to be a successful team and I want to be a great coach.”
Southgate’s team’s tournament preparations have been uneven, as they defeated Bosnia-Herzegovina 3-0 on Friday before suffering a humiliating 1-0 loss to Iceland.
On Sunday, June 16, England will play their first Euro match in Gelsenkirchen against Serbia, followed by matches against Denmark and Slovenia.
“It’s the nature of international football that I believe about half of the national coaches leave after a tournament,” Southgate, who has been linked to Manchester United should they fire Erik ten Hag, said.
We’ve gotten really close in the nearly eight years that I’ve been here. I am aware that you are unable to continue to stand in front of it.
