Southgate appointed England’s manager on four-year contract

Football’s governing body in England, the Football Association, has picked Gareth Southgate as England manager on a four-year deal, reports say.
Southgate, 46, stepped up from his role as England Under-21s manager in September, following Sam Allardyce’s departure after only 67 days in charge.
Southgate oversaw two wins and two draws as interim boss.
He has now signed a contract reportedly worth up to 2 million pounds a year.
Southgate said: “I have thoroughly enjoyed working with the players over these past four games and I think there is huge potential.
“I am extremely proud to be appointed England manager. However, I am also conscious getting the job is one thing. Now I want to do the job successfully.
“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.”
Former defender Southgate, who made 57 appearances for England as a player, becomes the fourth permanent manager of the national team in as many years.
The ex-Middlesbrough boss oversaw a comfortable World Cup qualifying win against minnows, Malta, before his team laboured to a goalless draw in Slovenia.
He took a significant step towards being appointed full-time manager with a 3-0 win against Scotland in qualifying earlier this month.
This was however before his team squandered a 2-0 friendly lead against Spain at Wembley to draw 2-2 four days later.
Before becoming part of the international set-up, Southgate’s only managerial experience was his three-year spell at Boro, who were relegated under him in 2009.
Southgate’s understanding of international football and the development set-up at St George’s Park has proved important, according to FA chief executive Martin Glenn.
Glenn said: “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.”