Football: Gareth Southgate reportedly planning to continue as England manager despite World Cup quarter-final exit

England coach Gareth Southgate intends to continue in his job until the conclusion of the 2024 European Championship, British media outlets report.

Southgate, 52, will inform the English Football Association (FA) of his decision before Christmas, according to Sky Sports.

The FA has declined to comment.

England were knocked out of the World Cup in Qatar in a 2-1 loss to France in the quarter-final.

"Whenever I finish these tournaments, you need time to make the correct decision," Southgate told reporters, when asked about his England future. "Emotionally, you're going through many different feelings." 

Southgate, who led England to the 2018 World Cup semi-finals and the final of the delayed Euro 2020 tournament last year, is contracted to the end of 2024.

Reuters