England manager Gareth Southgate signs contract extension

Three Lions coach to remain in charge until December 2024

England manager Gareth Southgate, left, and his assistant Steve Holland have led England to a World Cup semi-finals and the final of Euro 2020. PA

England manager Gareth Southgate has signed a new contract with England that will see him stay in charge of the Three Lions until December 2024.

Southgate, who took charge of the national team in 2016, has led England to the semi-finals of the 2018 World Cup in Russia and the final of Euro 2020, where they lost to Italy on penalties.

The 51-year-old's previous contract was set to run out after the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. England qualified after finishing top of Group I, six points clear of second placed Poland and were unbeaten in 10 games.

Their spot in the finals was sealed this month after a 10-0 win in San Marino, coming days after a 5-0 victory against Albania.

“The FA is delighted to confirm Gareth Southgate and [assistant] Steve Holland have signed new contracts through to December 2024,” the Football Association said in a statement.

“Southgate, who marks five years in charge at the end of this month, has overseen a period of positive progress, guiding England to a Fifa World Cup semi-final and Uefa Nations League third place before securing the best men's performance in 55 years with the Uefa Euro final this summer.”

Southgate initially took over as caretaker manager from Sam Allardyce in September 2016 before being appointed permanently two months later. He will now oversee qualification for Euro 2024, which is being held in Germany.

“I am delighted that Steve and I have been able to extend our stay in our respective roles,” said Southgate.

“It remains an incredible privilege to lead this team. I would like to take this opportunity to thank Mark [Bullingham, Football Association chief executive], John [McDermott, technical director] and the board for their support — and of course the players and support team for their hard work.

“We have a great opportunity in front of us and I know they and the fans are all excited about what this squad could achieve in future.”

San Marino 0 England 10: player ratings

Aaron Ramsey 6 – The Arsenal’s keeper’s international debut will likely be the quietest 90 minutes of his career. He had little to do apart from a save low to his right deep into the first half. PA

Harry Maguire 8 – Rose highest to put England ahead with his sixth international goal, finishing from a corner inside six minutes. Was subsequently rested in the second half. AP Photo

Conor Coady 8 – Playing at the base of England’s back three, the Wolves man’s distribution got England started on the attack. He’s still yet to concede for England when starting. PA

Tyrone Mings 8 – Bored with having little to do in his own half, he ventured forward on occasion and was regularly found galloping into the San Marino half. He dealt well with a rare San Marino venture forward, and then headed home to make it eight for England. AFP

Trent Alexander-Arnold 8 – The Liverpool man had looked a little bit out of sorts in the first half, but he came alive in the second. His through ball to Gallagher was excellent, and led to a free-kick in a dangerous area, a free-kick he took and which was headed home by Mings. He also delivered a wicked cross that was converted by Saka. PA

Bukayo Saka 9 – Attacking from the left wing-back position, Saka was heavily involved with England’s second. He cut onto his right foot and his tame shot was deflected home. He then scored with 10 minutes left on the clock, heading home England’s 10th from Alexander-Arnold’s cross. AP Photo

Kalvin Phillips 8 – The Leeds man formed a solid wall at the base of England’s midfield. He didn’t have to do too much defensively, but his distribution kept England moving forward. Substituted at the break. AP Photo

Jude Bellingham 8 – Very neat and tidy in the middle. He was denied the chance to become England’s second youngest scorer behind Wayne Rooney when his effort was chalked off by VAR following a foul from Abraham. Excellent on the ball. Getty Images

Emile Smith Rowe 9 – Making his first start, he got his name on the scoresheet with an instinctive run and clinical finish following Abraham’s neat touch. He would have had two but for an excellent block to deny his header following a Saka cross. Crossed for Kane to get his second. AP Photo

Phil Foden 9 – The Manchester City man was heavily involved wherever he was on the field. Often dropped deep to get the moves started, but similarly got in the box to try and convert. Came close with a scissor kick, which inadvertently led to an England penalty. AFP

Harry Kane 10 – Two games, seven goals … Kane was on fire, onverting twice from the penalty spot and then scrambling home with a half volley on his left foot. His fourth was the best, the Spurs striker showing quick feet and then an instinctive sense to find the corner. He’s the fourth England player to score hat-tricks in consecutive internationals, and he’s now level with Gary Lineker on 48 England goals. AP Photo

SUB: Ben Chilwell (Maguire, 46) 7 – A tidy performance from the Chelsea man. His crossing was superb, and he managed to get into some attacking positions. AP Photo

SUB: Conor Gallagher (Phillips, 46) 8 – Settled in extremely quickly with some neat short passing. He moved around the pitch well and looked confident on the ball. He came close to a goal when he struck the post. Impressive debut. Getty Images

SUB: Tammy Abraham (Foden, 46) 8 – Would have been licking his lips in the first half watching the opportunities that fell to Kane, and he subsequently got his name on the scoresheet when he came on. He controlled the ball well and scored on the turn, his goal making up for an earlier miss. AP Photo

SUB: Reece James (Kane, 63) 7 – James sat in front of the defensive line after coming on, a new role in an England shirt for the Chelsea man. He kept the ball moving well. PA

SUB: John Stones (Smith Rowe, 74) N/A – Came on to replace Smith Rowe and enjoyed a leisurely run out with little to do. PA