Gareth Southgate signs new England contract up until 2022 World Cup

Southgate has been rewarded for achieving England's best World Cup finish since 1990

Gareth Southgate has signed a new contract to remain as the England manager for the 2022 World Cup.

Southgate’s new four-year deal, understood to increase his salary to £2.5million-a-year, is a reward for guiding England to their first World Cup semi-final in 28 years this summer.

The 48-year-old’s previous terms were set to expire following the 2020 European Championship. Steve Holland, Southgate’s assistant manager, has also agreed a new, four-year deal.

“I am delighted to have the opportunity to lead the national team through the next two major tournaments,” Southgate said. “The job remains an incredible privilege and a true honour.

“Experiencing at first-hand how the nation united behind the team this summer was something special and it will be great to see how far this young squad can go in the years to come.

“I must acknowledge the hard work and commitment of my staff and the players over the last two years.

“I have learned a great deal from them and their passion and professionalism in representing England has been an inspiration to my own work. In particular, Steve Holland who I’m pleased to be continuing to work alongside through to 2022.”

Martin Glenn, the FA chief executive, said: “Securing Gareth on a longer-term contract was always a priority for us. He has performed remarkably well and has given everyone the belief that England can compete on the world stage again.

“He is also a tremendous ambassador for the organisation, our development teams and the wider work of the FA, although his focus is rightly solely on helping the elite team.

“We wish him all the best for the rest of the Uefa Nations League and Uefa Euro 2020 qualifying next year, which of course brings with it the exciting prospect of final round matches at Wembley.”