Southgate signs new four-year deal to stay on as England manager

Gareth Southgate has signed a new four-year contract to stay as England manager through to the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

His assistant, Steve Holland, has also agreed a new deal as reward for England reaching the semi-finals of the World Cup in Russia last summer and the improvement in the nation’s fortunes.

Southgate’s contract includes a significant pay increase, taking his salary to around £3million a year. His previous deal ran to 2020 but included an option to extend for two years should England qualify for the Euros that year. That has been removed.

“I am delighted to have the opportunity to lead the national team through the next two major tournaments,” Southgate said.

“The job remains an incredible privilege and a true honour. Experiencing at first-hand how the nation united behind the team this summer was something special and it will be great to see how far this young squad can go in the years to come.

“I must acknowledge the hard work and commitment of my staff and the players over the last two years. I have learned a great deal from them and their passion and professionalism in representing England has been an inspiration to my own work. In particular, Steve Holland who I am pleased to be continuing to work alongside through to 2022.”

Martin Glenn, the chief executive of the Football Association, said: “Securing Gareth on a longer-term contract was always a priority for us. He has performed remarkably well and has given everyone the belief that England can compete on the world stage again.

“He is also a tremendous ambassador for our organisation, our development teams and the wider work of the FA, although his focus is rightly solely on helping the elite team. We wish him all the best for the rest of the Uefa Nations League and the Uefa Euro 2020 qualifying next year, which of course brings with it the exciting prospect of final-round matches at Wembley.”

The contract was signed prior to Southgate announcing the England squad for the forthcoming Nations League double-header away to Croatia and Spain. - The Telegraph