The Football Association have confirmed the appointment of Gareth Southgate as the new England manager on a permanent basis.

Former Middlesbrough boss Southgate was placed in temporary charge of the national team after Sam Allardyce's premature exit from the role.

He has signed a four-year deal with the FA after winning two and drawing two of the games he had as interim manager.

Southgate said: "I am extremely proud to be appointed England manager. However, I'm alsoconscious that getting the job is one thing, now I want to do the job successfully.

"I've thoroughly enjoyed working with the players over these past four games and I think there's huge potential. I'm determined to give everything I have to give the country a team that they're proud of and one that they're going to enjoy watching play and develop. For me, the hard work starts now."

Southgate is not a stranger to the international scene, having managed the Under-21 team and winning 57 caps for England as a player.

FA chief executive Martin Glenn said: "We are delighted to confirm Gareth as England manager. He's obviously somebody we know well but it's his understanding of international football and the development set-up at St. George's Park that is important.

"He performed extremely well during the four games he was in temporary charge and he impressed us during a tough interview process.

"Gareth is a great ambassador for what The FA stands for, he's a very good football tactician and a leader but beneath that he's a winner and that's an important part of the job."