The Football Association reportedly want Gareth Southgate to extend his stay with England until 2026.
The 53-year-old’s contract with the national side will expire in December, having penned his previous deal in 2021. Southgate’s future looked in serious danger after the Three Lions’ quarter-final defeat to France in the 2022 World Cup. But he ended up staying in his role despite many fans not being happy with his defense-minded approach.
It was expected the former Middlesbrough coach would leave his position after the European Championship in the summer. But The Telegraph report the FA are keen on Southgate to continue in his job until 2026.
Speaking at the Nations League draw in Paris on Thursday, the English boss suggested he could extend his stay for a fifth major tournament.
His comments were reportedly seen as a positive by senior Wembley figures who would love to keep him at the helm for a few more years.
Southgate was appointed as England manager in 2016, initially on an interim basis that was later made permanent. He led his team to the semi-final of the 2018 World Cup, where they ultimately lost to Croatia.
The 53-year-old came very close to delivering a major silverware when England made it to the final of the Euro 2020. But they ultimately lost to Italy on penalties at Wembley.
