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Gareth Southgate rules out return to Premier League club management

Former England manager Gareth Southgate says he does not plan to manage a Premier League club after stepping down following Euro 2024.

Southgate does not see return to Premier League management
File photo Southgate does not see return to Premier League management Photo: BBC News

Southgate ends desire for football

The 56-year-old told The Amol Rajan Connection podcast that his interest in the sport has shifted. He admitted he stopped enjoying victories during his final period as England boss. Consequently, he has not visited a stadium since Crystal Palace won the FA Cup final last year.

Past club experience cited

His previous tenure at Middlesbrough lasted from 2006 until 2009 when they were relegated. Southgate noted that he has spent time in media work and teaching recently. He described the last eighteen months of his life as ones he loved.

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  • BBC News
  • The Guardian

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