Gareth Southgate has been England manager for about eight years, from late 2016 until his resignation in July 2024.

Key dates

  • He was first appointed caretaker England manager on 27 September 2016.
  • He was then confirmed as permanent England manager on 30 November 2016 (announced by the FA on 30 November, with wider confirmation in early December 2016).
  • He stepped down as England manager in mid‑July 2024, after Euro 2024, having completed roughly eight years in charge.

So if you’re asking “how long has Southgate been England manager,” his tenure ran from late 2016 to July 2024, making him one of England’s longer‑serving modern managers.

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