Southgate does not see return to Premier League management

Experienced England manager Gareth Southgate has stated he does not see himself returning to club management in the Premier League. The 56-year-old concluded his tenure with the Three Lions after leading them to the Euro 2024 final, which they lost to Spain. Prior to England, Southgate managed Middlesbrough for three years in the late 2000s.

When asked about a potential return to the Premier League, Southgate told The Amol Rajan Connection: "I don't see a scenario where I do that." He elaborated, "Towards the end of my time with England, I stopped enjoying, at least for a period, the wins. Keep you going, they do. By the end, I didn't even enjoy the wins for any longer than a couple of minutes."

Southgate hasn't watched football since leaving the England role, instead opting to attend his former club Crystal Palace's FA Cup final win. Since departing, he has focused on media work and has recently completed a BBC documentary about the challenges young men and boys face in the UK. He has also lectured at Harvard Business School in Boston.

Southgate expressed appreciation for the last 18 months, noting his life had taken a significant turn away from football's constant win or lose cycle. Manchester City currently faces multiple violations of Premier League financial regulations, with an independent commission finding the club guilty of a majority of charges. Southgate commented on the situation, stating that, while he understands the frustration, none of it is good for football and there are no clear winners, given the ongoing legal battles and the possibility of new cases.