Will Gareth Southgate leave England after Euro 2024? The latest on the future of the Three Lions coach amid the link with Manchester United

Gareth Southgate's future as England manager has been a major topic of conversation ahead of this summer's Euro 2024.

The boss of the Three Lions will take the country to its second European Championship and fourth major tournament in June.

After reaching the semi-finals and quarter-finals in the world cup just like him late euros Four years ago, Southgate's record is impressive.

However, his reign is missing one thing: cutlery.

And another failed attempt to win an international trophy could mean the end of the 53-year-old's time as England manager…

Will Southgate leave England after Euro 2024?

Southgate will assess his future as England manager after Euro 2024.

Reports in September last year he stated that Football Association They were preparing for their departure after the tournament.

talkSPORT understands that the former Middlesbrough coach has also become a key candidate for the title manchester united job if the Red Devils decide to split Erik ten Hag.

The Dutchman's future at Old Trafford is uncertain after a disappointing campaign, and Sir Jim Ratcliffe He is a big admirer of Southgate.

The England boss also has a close working relationship with Man United's new director of football, Daniel Ashworth.

The pair worked together at the FA for several years before Ashworth moved on.

It's unclear what Southgate's thoughts are on the Man United job, but it would be very difficult to turn him down.

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Furthermore, the English coach has been very shy when it comes to talking about his future.

In February, Southgate spoke openly about expectations and his future plans.

He said: “We have to see how the summer goes; It's as simple as that.

“I know what we are capable of achieving. I know what my own benchmark of success would be and after that I don't think about anything else.

“My only goal is to try to win the tournament for England.

“We have to offer performance and we have to make the best decisions for everyone.

“I won't be in a position to make that decision before the tournament.

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“If we did anything sooner, it would be detrimental to performance, whatever your decision.”

So it looks like Southgate's future as England manager will depend on whether the Three Lions win the European Championship in Germany this summer.

If they do, he could still be in charge of the World Cup 2026but if they miss it again, there is there is likely to be a change.

And if he leaves, Man United could be waiting.