Former England national team head coach Gareth Southgate penned a heartfelt letter following the announcement of his departure from the position.
Southgate said, as reported by journalist Ben Jacobs:
As a proud Englishman, it has been the honour of my life to play for England and to manage England. It has meant everything to me, and I have given it my all
On July 16, the Football Association of England (FA) announced Southgate's departure from the role of head coach of the national team.
Southgate represented the national team as a player from 1995 to 2006. After ending his professional playing career, Gareth took over as the head coach in 2016.