Overview
- Southgate said he is very relaxed about being out of football, stressing a comeback is not high on his agenda after 37 years in the game.
- Asked about Manchester United, he noted Ruben Amorim "seems to be doing pretty well" and declined to position himself as a candidate.
- He is focused on leadership speaking, mentoring and youth development while promoting Dear England: Lessons in Leadership.
- Reflecting on his exit, he said he felt he was polarising the fanbase and that there was less joy in wins by the end of his England tenure.
- He will not rule out a return in principle, saying you can never say never, but indicated any move would require the right purpose and project.