Gareth Southgate unlikely to return to football management

Sir Gareth Southgate, who led England to significant football successes, may be stepping away from the sport. At 54 years old, he has become less likely to return to management or take on a consulting role, despite interest from the Football Association (FA). Southgate almost took the managerial job at Manchester United, but the opportunity did not materialize. His former advisor supported his candidacy, but he was not ultimately selected. His achievements with the national team, including reaching finals and transforming team culture, have not seemingly increased his marketability as a club manager. The FA wishes to employ Southgate in a consultant role, but he is not interested. He feels that such a position would not benefit the current England manager, Thomas Tuchel. Southgate has also had a meaningful impact beyond football, addressing important societal issues in recent speeches. His former assistant, Steve Holland, currently manages a team in Japan. Without Holland, Southgate may feel less inclined to return to club management as they were a strong partnership. Southgate is not looking for executive roles in football or the business world. He values the England manager position as the pinnacle of his career. Should he leave football entirely, he would be a significant loss to the sport. Southgate's recent lecture underlined his personal and social values, showing his capacity to communicate effectively with the public. His future remains uncertain, as he has yet to find a new direction after his time with the England team.