Overview

• The former England manager said he is enjoying a slower pace of life and is not actively pursuing coaching roles.
• He cited work on a leadership book, several business interests, mentoring young coaches and projects addressing issues facing young men.
• Southgate said he was surprised by summer reports linking him to the Poland job and stated he knew nothing about those claims.
• He vowed to stay out of the way of Thomas Tuchel’s plans for England as the team builds toward the 2026 World Cup.
• At the Manchester ceremony he received the PFA Merit/Order of Merit, recognizing his contributions over an eight-year England tenure that included two Euros finals and a World Cup semifinal.