England’s coach Gareth Southgate (L) speaks with Belgium’s coach Roberto Martinez at the end of the 2018 FIFA World Cup football tournament final draw at the State Kremlin Palace in Moscow on December 1, 2017. The 2018 FIFA World Cup will be held between June 14 and July 15, 2018 in 11 Russian cities.Kirill KUDRYAVTSEV / AFPEngland manager Gareth Southgate has been told his job is safe even if his side lose all their group matches at next year’s World Cup in Russia.
Southgate took the reins on a permanent basis 12 months ago on a four-year contract and oversaw a successful qualification for the 2018 showpiece event, where England will face Belgium, Tunisia and Panama in the group stage.
Football Association chief executive Martin Glenn said he would retain faith that England have the right man at the helm — “for the next few tournaments” — regardless of results in Russia.
“Gareth has a long-term contract. We’ve got a long-term plan.
Southgate Safe Even If England Fail In World Cup
