Gareth Southgate resigns: Pickford and Maguire thank departing England boss

Jordan Pickford and Harry Maguire – 2 of Gareth Southgate’s England stalwarts – person paid tribute to nan departing Three Lions boss.

Southgate resigned this greeting successful nan aftermath of England’s 2-1 Euro 2024 last conclusion to Spain successful Berlin.

He leaves aft 8 years successful complaint during which clip he led his state to 2 European Championship finals and nan semi-finals of nan 2018 World Cup.

Everton goalkeeper Pickford wrote connected Instagram: “I besides want to opportunity a typical convey you to nan leader for ever believing successful maine during his clip pinch america and I would for illustration to wish him each nan champion successful his adjacent steps. Thank you Gareth.”

Maguire missed nan tourney successful Germany owed to a long-standing calf wounded but was a cardinal personnel of nan broadside that performed truthful good successful Russia six years agone and astatine Euro 2020.

Southgate has agelong been an admirer of nan centre-half contempt him struggling for shape astatine times for nine broadside Manchester United.

Maguire wrote connected Instagram: “You made america each judge again – memories that will past forever. 

“Thank you boss.”

Declan Rice, who came to nan fore astatine Euro 2020, besides paid his ain tribute, penning connected Instagram: “Thank you gaffer, it’s been a privilege to play for England nether your guidance.

“Memories that will enactment pinch maine forever. All nan champion successful your adjacent adventure.”