Figures of the entertainment world, such as Louis Tomlinson, Josh Zerker and Gary Lineker have reacted to the announcement that Gareth Southgate is standing down as England manager.

The news comes two days after Spain defeated England in the Euro 2024 final. Following eight years managing the Three Lions, Southgate shared the following statement:

“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.

“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.”

“I joined the FA in 2011,” Southgate continued, “determined to improve English football. In that time, including eight years as England men’s manager, I have been supported by some brilliant people who have my heartfelt thanks.

“I look forward to watching and celebrating as the players go on to create more special memories and to connect and inspire the nation as we know they can. Thank you, England – for everything.”

Tomlinson took to social media to thank the former England manager for the “incredible memories” his leadership has created.

Thank you Gareth Southgate for the incredible memories you’ve given us all over the last 8 years!

— Louis Tomlinson (@Louis_Tomlinson) July 16, 2024

Josh Zerker, from YouTube group Sidemen, shared photos from England matches and wrote: “Thank you for the memories Southgate!”

Thank you for the memories Southgate! pic.twitter.com/kamDOeRXYJ

— (@ZerkaaHD) July 16, 2024

Match Of The Day presenter and former England striker Gary Lineker wished Southgate “all the best for the future,” and praised him for doing the job with “humility, decency and dignity.”

Wishing Gareth Southgate all the very best in the future. He brought pride, respect and a togetherness to @England that we hadn’t seen for a long time. He was close, very close to footballing immmortality and he always did the job with humility, decency and dignity. Thank you,…

— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) July 16, 2024

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer also shared a lengthy statement and said: “I join everyone today in saying thank you to both Gareth Southgate and his team for all they have achieved and laying the foundations for future success.”

I join with everyone today in saying thank you to both Gareth Southgate and his team for all they have achieved and for laying the foundations for future success. pic.twitter.com/H2sEW6i5NA

— Keir Starmer (@Keir_Starmer) July 16, 2024