England appoints Southgate as new manager

Gareth Southgate has been appointed as England new manager in replace of Sam Allardyce today.He was the only candidate interviewed by the governing body. His first game will be a friendly against
Germany in Dortmund on March 22 before a World Cup qualifier against Lithuania at Wembley four days later.

 Speaking to newsmen after his appointment was confirmed, Southgate said:
         “I am extremely proud to be appointed England manager. However, I’m also conscious that getting the job is one thing, now I want to do the job successfully.
       “I’ve thoroughly enjoyed working with the players over these past four games and I think there’s huge potential.

     I’m determined to give everything I have to give the country a team that they’re proud of and one that they’re going to enjoy watching play and develop. For me, the hard work starts now.”