Southgate: It’s a huge honour

Gareth Southgate says he is honoured to take temporary charge of England, despite the “difficult circumstances” surrounding his appointment.

Southgate was named caretaker-manager of the Three Lions on Tuesday evening following the termination of Sam Allardyce’s contract with the national side.

Allardyce left his role as England boss following allegations he discussed on video how to circumnavigate the FA’s rules on third party ownership.

Southgate has been placed in temporary charge of the national side for the next four games, which includes next month’s 2018 World Cup qualifier against Malta.

“I was very proud to have played more than 50 times for my country and to have worn the armband, so to manage England will be a huge responsibility and a huge honour …

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