Gareth Southgate has been confirmed as England’s new manager and handed a four-year contract that runs till 2020.
According to a report on Sky Sports, Southgate was interviewed by the FA’s five-man selection panel at St George’s Park and agreed a deal through to 2020, with a break clause after the World Cup in Russia that can be triggered by either party.
It is understood his salary will be around £1.5m a year.
Southgate was the only candidate interviewed by the governing body. His first game will be a friendly against Germany in Dortmund on March 22 before a World Cup qualifier against Lithuania at Wembley four days later.
Speaking to newsmen after his appointment was confirmed, Southgate said: “I am extremely proud to be appointed England manager. 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.”
Southgate takes over from former manager Sam Allardyce, who left his post in September as England manager by mutual agreement with the Football Association, after one match and 67 days in charge.
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