Done deal, Gareth Southgate is new England football team coach after successful interim spell

Gareth Southgate, new England

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Signed and sealed, Gareth Southgate is the new England football team coach after a successful spell as interim boss.

Southgate replaced big Sam, after the former coach withdrew from his duty because of some speculations that came out on public.

During Southgate's interim spell, he managed to earn 7 points in the ongoing World Cup qualifiers against Malta, Slovenia and Scotland and later played 2-2 draw with Spain in November 2016.

It will be recall Southgate was the former Uder-21 coach before he was appointed as the interim boss due to the unexpected exit of Sam Allardyce and now he has won the heart of England FA as he has been appointed on a four-year deal that will see him reign till 2020.

According to FA, Gareth Southgate is the only qualified candidate as at this moment, after he was interviewed by the football body of England, Southgate will receive the sum of  £1.8m-a-year and also lead England to the next World Cup holding in Russia, that is, if England qualifies.

Gareth Southgate in the conference room

After the appointment 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."

Speaking, Martin Glenn said: "We are delighted to confirm Gareth as England manager. He's obviously somebody we know well but it's his understanding of international football and the development set-up at St. George's Park that is important.

"He performed extremely well during the four games he was in temporary charge and he impressed us during a tough interview process.

"Gareth is a great ambassador for what The FA stands for, he's a very good football tactician and a leader but beneath that he's a winner and that's an important part of the job."