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Gareth Southgate has signed a new contract to extend his stay as England manager.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 51-year-old\u2019s deal was set to expire after next year\u2019s World Cup but he and his assistant Steve Holland have signed a two-year extension through to December 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is reward for the great strides England have made under Southgate, who later this month will celebrate five years in charge of the national team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During that time the former Middlesbrough boss has led England to a first World Cup semi-final since 1990, a third-placed finish in the Nations League and the final of the European Championship for the first time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI am delighted that Steve and I have been able to extend our stay in our respective roles,\u201d said Southgate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt remains an incredible privilege to lead this team. I would like to take this opportunity to thank Mark (Bullingham, Football Association chief executive), John (McDermott, technical director) and the board for their support \u2013 and of course the players and support team for their hard work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe have a great opportunity in front of us and I know they and the fans are all excited about what this squad could achieve in future.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bullingham admitted over the summer that it was the FA\u2019s intention to offer Southgate a new deal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Southgate has been at pains to stress since this summer\u2019s European Championship that he would not discuss the matter until qualification for the World Cup was secured.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That goal was achieved this month as England sealed top spot in Group I in emphatic fashion with a 10-0 win in San Marino, coming days after a 5-0 victory against Albania.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Southgate said after the win against San Marino: \u201cWe\u2019ve shown over the last couple of years that we\u2019ve got some really good strength in depth. I think that there is still a long way to go and room for improvement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis group have got a lot of potential and have really blended well as a team. They have formed a very strong bond and the way they have worked for each other has produced some really good performances and exceptional results, but we have got to keep evolving and improving.\u201d<\/p>\n

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