Two Euro finals and a World Cup semi-final - Gareth Southgate made a huge success as a result, but all his and England's flaws were properly exposed by Spain in Berlin.
England is grieving for the second time in a row after the final of the European Championship, and how everything will look in the future and whether Southgate will still be at the helm is still unclear.
"Now is not the right time to talk about it - I will have to talk to the right people and give myself some time," the England coach told the BBC after the final in which "Albion" was defeated 2:1.
England did not shine in Germany, but they were one step away from history, from their first European title.
"To get to another final and have another chance was a privilege, but right now it's hard to settle for that," Southgate said honestly.
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With or without him - England has a bright future.
"Our squad is in a really good position in terms of the experience they have. Most of this squad will be there for the next World Cup and maybe the next Euro. We have a lot to look forward to in the future, but at the moment that's no consolation," Southgate concluded. .
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