England manager Gareth Southgate has given the clearest indication yet about his future with the national team, just days before their Euro 2024 opener against Serbia.

The 53-year-old English coach has been at the helm since November 2016, following a brief interim spell, and has become the most successful England manager since Sir Alf Ramsey.

He led England to the World Cup semi-finals in 2018 and the quarter-finals in 2022, and came close to winning Euro 2020, only falling to Italy in a penalty shootout.

His leadership restored national pride following the disappointing Euro 2016 campaign under Roy Hodgson and the brief, challenging stint of Sam Allardyce. Despite his successes, Southgate's future remains uncertain, particularly if England fail to secure silverware at Euro 2024 with a squad full of top talent.

The Football Association (FA) is keen for him to continue beyond his current contract, which expires in December, and guide England to the 2026 World Cup in the USA, Canada, and Mexico.

However, Southgate hinted at a potential departure in an interview with the German publication Bild, amidst links to the Manchester United job.

“If we don’t win, I probably won’t be here anymore. So maybe it is the last chance," he said.

"I think around half the national coaches leave after a tournament — that’s the nature of international football.

“I’ve been here almost eight years now and we’ve come close. You can’t constantly put yourself in front of the public and say, 'A little more please’, as at some point people lose faith."

Recently, Southgate has been linked with the managerial position at Manchester United, with current manager Erik Ten Hag's future reportedly uncertain. However, any decisions regarding this potential career move are expected to be made after Euro 2024.

England's Euro 2024 journey will begin on June 16th in Gelsenkirchen against Serbia. The Three Lions will also face Denmark and Slovenia in the group stage, with high hopes of advancing far in the tournament.