Gareth Southgate 'very relaxed' about management return after Manchester United links

Former England manager has pointed to Martin O’Neil’s recent return to Celtic

Gareth Southgate is in no rush to return to management.

Southgate has been out of work since resigning as England manager after the Three Lions lost the Euro 2024 final.

The 55-year-old has been linked with several high-profile jobs since then, most notably at Manchester United .

But Southgate, who has just written a new book on leadership, remains “very relaxed” at being out of the sport.

“I had an amazing time [as England manager],” Southgate told the BBC.

“Obviously the great thing with England was there is the high purpose that you are … you know, I joined the FA to try to help English football to become better, to help youth development, in particular.

“I somehow stumbled and ended up in the first-team manager’s job, and we had a pretty good period.

“But I am not desperate to stay in football. I have had 37 years in football.

“You can never say never, because I have just seen Martin O’Neill at his age go to Celtic, but it is not something that is high on my agenda at the moment.

“I am enjoying the work around leadership. I am enjoying my work with young people. I am very determined to try and make a difference there.

“And so, I am very relaxed about not being in football at the moment.”