England boss Gareth Southgate is expected to step down at the end of Euro 2024, with the former defender hinting he won’t sign a contract extension. Southgate’s deal runs out at the end of 2024, and it looks unlikely he’ll renew, regardless of how England’s campaign in Germany concludes.
The 53-year-old has steered England through two FIFA World Cups and two UEFA European Championships. Despite coming tantalizingly close to ending the Three Lions’ trophy drought, Southgate has yet to secure a title.
As England gear up to face Slovakia in the Round of 16 at Euro 2024 this weekend, let’s delve into how the team has performed in knockout matches under Southgate’s tenure.
England knockout stage record under Gareth Southgate
Under Southgate, England have participated in five international tournaments, notching up four wins and four defeats across 11 knockout-stage games. Two other matches ended in draws: the 2018 World Cup Round of 16 game against Colombia, which they won on penalties, and the Euro 2020 final against Italy, which they lost in a shootout after a 1-1 draw.
Of those 11 knockout games, four ended in defeat. England lost 2-1 to Croatia in the semifinals of the 2018 World Cup after extra time and then suffered a 2-0 defeat to Belgium in the third-place playoff match. Four years later, they exited the World Cup at the quarterfinal stage with a 2-1 loss to France. Between those tournaments, they were beaten 3-1 by the Netherlands in the semifinals of the UEFA Nations League.
As England prepares to face Slovakia in the Round of 16 at Euro 2024 this weekend, Southgate’s knockout record provides a mixed bag of thrilling wins and painful near-misses.
England World Cup knockout-stage record under Southgate
| Tournament | Stage | Result |
| 2018 World Cup | Round of 16 | England 1-1 Colombia (England won 4-3 on pens) |
| 2018 World Cup | Quarterfinal | England 2-0 Sweden |
| 2018 World Cup | Semifinal | England 1-2 Croatia |
| 2018 World Cup | 3rd place match | England 0-2 Belgium |
| 2022 World Cup | Round of 16 | England 3-0 Senegal |
| 2022 World Cup | Quarterfinal | England 1–2 France |
England European Championship knockout-stage record under Southgate
| Tournament | Stage | Result |
| Euro 2020 | Round of 16 | England 2-0 Germany |
| Euro 2020 | Quarterfinal | England 4-0 Ukraine |
| Euro 2020 | Semifinal | England 2-1 Denmark |
| Euro 2020 | Final | England 1-1 Italy (Italy won 3-2 on pens) |
England UEFA Nations League Finals record under Southgate
| Tournament | Stage | Result |
| 2019 Nations League | Semifinal | Netherlands 3-1 England |
When did Gareth Southgate become England manager?
Gareth Southgate stepped in as England’s caretaker boss in September 2016 after Roy Hodgson’s embarrassing Euro 2016 exit against Iceland and Sam Allardyce’s resignation after just one game. Allardyce’s departure followed a newspaper sting where he was recorded offering advice on circumventing player transfer rules, prompting the FA to seek a more positive image.
Southgate was promoted to permanent head coach in October and successfully led the team to qualification for the 2018 World Cup.
When is England’s next Euro 2024 game vs. Slovakia?
England will face Slovakia in their Round of 16 Euro 2024 match on Sunday, June 30, at Veltins-Arena in Gelsenkirchen. The kickoff is scheduled for 6 p.m. local time (12 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. BST).
