England have bowed out of the World Cup after falling short against reigning world champions France. For those on the pitch, they will be back playing domestically for their clubs soon enough, but for Gareth Southgate, it is a different story.

Murmurs of Southgate being sacked have begun doing the rounds in typical fashion after a heroic display against a tough France side. But am I surprised?

He has publicly stated the constant pressure and that this may be a deciding factor for his concluding decision, but perhaps the youthful core of the squad he currently inherits will see him stay in charge for just that bit longer.

Pre-Southgate England was a team full of disappointing results. It had gotten to the point where expectations were exceedingly low, and the thought of switching on the TV to endure 90 minutes was unbearable.

Now, fans are talking about the culture change with the squad. Fans are praising the undeniable talent. Fans are finally excited to gather around and watch their beloved nation kick a ball about for an hour and a half. The 57-year-old’s time in charge has been nothing short of transformative.

Since he took charge, England have found themselves in a World Cup semi-final and a Euros final. One forgetful penalty shy of beating the best international team in the world later, fans are calling out for drastic change.

Say he goes. Who comes in? A tactically acute manager with the drive to succeed must be waiting in the wings, otherwise a rushed appointment will occur and England, as a nation, will be stuck in this never-ending cycle of amounting abnormally strange amounts of pressure on the manager.

A contract running until the end of Euro 2024 could be cut short, but this premature departure would not be the embodiment of the spirit of this English team; the same spirit that is shown time and time again by this group of players.

The revolution under Southgate’s careful watch is not over. The job is incomplete.