<P> However, in the 2014 World Cup, England lost two consecutive group matches, against Italy and Uruguay, by 2--1 on each occasion . This was the first time England had lost two group matches since the 1950 World Cup (when they lost against the United States and Spain) and the first time England had been eliminated at the group stage since the 1958 World Cup . This was also the first time that England had not won a match at the tournament since 1958, and England's points total of one from three matches was its worst ever in the World Cup . </P> <P> England qualified for UEFA Euro 2016 in September 2015, following a 6--0 win over San Marino . On 27 June 2016, almost immediately after England were knocked out 2--1 by Iceland in the round of 16, Hodgson resigned as manager . </P> <P> On 22 July, Sam Allardyce was appointed England manager on a two - year contract . After only 67 days in the job, a video published by The Daily Telegraph showed Allardyce making insulting statements against former manager Roy Hodgson, and explaining how to circumvent regulations of The FA on third party ownership of players . He subsequently left the role as manager of England later that day . Former England international defender and England under - 21 coach Gareth Southgate was given the senior role on a caretaker basis for four matches while the FA considered their options . Two wins, including a 3--0 victory over Scotland, and a draw in qualifying matches for the 2018 World Cup and a 2--2 draw with Spain in a friendly followed under Southgate's temporary management, before he was formally appointed to the position full - time on 30 November 2016 on a four - year deal . </P> <P> The reaction of the British media to the England national team manager reflects the changing nature of the British media generally . In recent times, managers have been attacked personally, for their personal beliefs, or private lives . </P>

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