Overview
- In new BBC interviews, the 55-year-old said he is very relaxed about not returning to management and is not desperate to stay in football after 37 years in the game.
- He is focusing on leadership engagements beyond sport, including his book Dear England and keynote speaking such as the BBC’s Richard Dimbleby Lecture.
- He stresses a commitment to youth development, saying he wants to make a meaningful difference with young people.
- He maintains a light touch in football through a UEFA technical observer role while stepping back from day-to-day coaching.
- Although repeatedly linked by media to roles such as Manchester United, he says a comeback is not high on his agenda, even as he refuses to rule it out entirely.