Prince William is sharing heartfelt life advice following a deeply disappointing loss with an emotional message. The heir to the throne has sent a very personal note to Gareth Southgate, praising him as an "all-round class act." Southgate announced this morning that he will step down as England manager, just days after his team’s defeat to Spain in the Euro 2024 final.
Taking to social media minutes after the news was announced, William said: "Gareth, I want to thank you - not as the President of the @FA, but as an @England fan. Thank you for creating a team that stands shoulder to shoulder with the world's finest in 2024. "Thank you for showing humility, compassion, and true leadership under the most intense pressure and scrutiny.
And thank you for being an all-round class act. You should be incredibly proud of what you’ve achieved. W.
" The Prince of Wales also shared a sweet photo of himself sharing a joke with Southgate during a previous visit to the England training ground. Southgate announced he was standing down as England manager, saying it is time for a "new chapter" for the national team. "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," he said in a statement. "But it’s time for change and for a new chapter. Sunday’s final in Berlin against Spain was my final game as England manager.
" Southgate took charge in 2016, following the team’s ignominious .