Discover the latest developments as Gareth Southgate steps down as England’s manager following the Euro 2024 final defeat. Explore his legacy, potential successors, and what lies ahead for the England football team.
How long did Gareth Southgate serve as England’s manager?
- A. 6 years
- B. 8 years
- C. 10 years
- D. 12 years
- Answer: B. 8 years
Who defeated England in the Euro 2024 final?
- A. France
- B. Germany
- C. Italy
- D. Spain
- Answer: D. Spain
Which club manager is at the top of the FA’s shortlist to succeed Gareth Southgate?
- A. Graham Potter
- B. Thomas Tuchel
- C. Eddie Howe
- D. Mauricio Pochettino
- Answer: C. Eddie Howe
Which tournament did England reach the final under Southgate’s management in 2021?
- A. World Cup
- B. UEFA Nations League
- C. European Championship
- D. Confederations Cup
- Answer: C. European Championship
Which club did Gareth Southgate manage before becoming England’s manager?
- A. Newcastle United
- B. Middlesbrough
- C. Tottenham Hotspur
- D. Aston Villa
- Answer: B. Middlesbrough
What was the outcome of England’s final group match in Euro 2024?
- A. Victory against Slovakia
- B. Draw with Slovenia
- C. Defeat by Germany
- D. Victory against France
- Answer: B. Draw with Slovenia
Which young manager has been described as having a strong relationship with the FA’s technical director?
- A. Eddie Howe
- B. Graham Potter
- C. Thomas Tuchel
- D. Mauricio Pochettino
- Answer: D. Mauricio Pochettino
Who was England’s manager before Gareth Southgate?
- A. Fabio Capello
- B. Roy Hodgson
- C. Sam Allardyce
- D. Sven-Göran Eriksson
- Answer: C. Sam Allardyce
Which nation did England lose to in the 2018 World Cup semi-final?
- A. France
- B. Croatia
- C. Belgium
- D. Germany
- Answer: B. Croatia
Which team was eliminated by England in the quarter-finals of the last World Cup under Southgate?
- A. France
- B. Brazil
- C. Argentina
- D. Portugal
- Answer: A. France
Who will oversee the hiring process for Southgate’s successor?
- A. Gareth Southgate
- B. John McDermott
- C. Eddie Howe
- D. Steven Gerrard
- Answer: B. John McDermott
Which former England internationals are considered potential candidates for the England manager position?
- A. Frank Lampard and Steven Gerrard
- B. Wayne Rooney and David Beckham
- C. Michael Owen and Paul Scholes
- D. John Terry and Rio Ferdinand
- Answer: A. Frank Lampard and Steven Gerrard
Which club did Southgate work for in the FA before becoming the England manager?
- A. Manchester United
- B. Chelsea
- C. Tottenham Hotspur
- D. Middlesbrough
- Answer: D. Middlesbrough
Who expressed openness to discussions about the England manager job?
- A. Thomas Tuchel
- B. Eddie Howe
- C. Graham Potter
- D. Mauricio Pochettino
- Answer: B. Eddie Howe
In which year did Southgate take charge of England as a caretaker manager?
- A. 2014
- B. 2015
- C. 2016
- D. 2017
- Answer: C. 2016
What position did England achieve in the World Cup under Southgate in 2018?
- A. Winners
- B. Runners-up
- C. Third place
- D. Fourth place
- Answer: D. Fourth place
Which club manager is known for his day-to-day coaching but might consider the England job?
- A. Graham Potter
- B. Thomas Tuchel
- C. Eddie Howe
- D. Mauricio Pochettino
- Answer: C. Eddie Howe
What was the main reason Southgate decided to resign?
- A. Personal reasons
- B. Seeking a new challenge
- C. Health issues
- D. Disagreements with the FA
- Answer: B. Seeking a new challenge
Who will England play in their next fixtures in the Nations League?
- A. Germany and Italy
- B. Republic of Ireland and Finland
- C. France and Spain
- D. Portugal and Netherlands
- Answer: B. Republic of Ireland and Finland
Which England player position is Southgate especially proud of?
- A. Defenders
- B. Midfielders
- C. Forwards
- D. Young talent
- Answer: D. Young talent
What role did Southgate sign a contract for until December?
- A. Player
- B. Manager
- C. Consultant
- D. Coach
- Answer: B. Manager
Which club manager has previously expressed ambitions to manage England?
- A. Thomas Tuchel
- B. Graham Potter
- C. Eddie Howe
- D. Mauricio Pochettino
- Answer: D. Mauricio Pochettino
Who are the admirers of Southgate at a major football club?
- A. Liverpool
- B. Manchester City
- C. Manchester United
- D. Chelsea
- Answer: C. Manchester United
What did Southgate face after England’s poor performances in Euro 2024 group stage?
- A. Media praise
- B. Fan support
- C. Criticism and pressure
- D. Award nominations
- Answer: C. Criticism and pressure
When did Southgate begin working at the FA?
- A. 2009
- B. 2011
- C. 2013
- D. 2015
- Answer: B. 2011
Which country eliminated England in the last World Cup quarter-finals under Southgate?
- A. Brazil
- B. Argentina
- C. France
- D. Portugal
- Answer: C. France
What role did Steve Holland play in the England team?
- A. Captain
- B. Assistant Manager
- C. Goalkeeper Coach
- D. Striker Coach
- Answer: B. Assistant Manager
Which team did Southgate play against in his final game as England manager?
- A. Germany
- B. Italy
- C. Spain
- D. France
- Answer: C. Spain
What did Southgate emphasize as important for the England team’s future success?
- A. Experienced players
- B. Young talent and support
- C. New stadiums
- D. International friendlies
- Answer: B. Young talent and support
Who will oversee the technical aspects of appointing the new England manager?
- A. Gareth Southgate
- B. John McDermott
- C. Mark Bullingham
- D. Eddie Howe
- Answer: B. John McDermott