Gareth Southgate has been appointed England manager on a permanent basis, the FA confirmed on Wednesday.
The former international, who was interviewed by the FA’s five-man selection panel at St George’s Park last week, agreed a deal through to 2020, with a break clause after the World Cup in Russia that can be triggered by either party. It is understood his salary will be around £1.5m a year.
Southgate initially took control as interim boss in September following Sam Allardyce’s shock departure.
The 53-year-old has guided England to seven points from a possible total of nine during his three competitive games in charge and has been rewarded with a long-term contract.
Southgate’s only managerial position at club level was with Middlesbrough from 2006 and 2009, which included relegation to the Championship.
“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,” said Southgate.
“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.”
FA chief executive, Martin Glenn, added: “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.”
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.
