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Gareth Southgate rules out a return to football management

Outlets agree that former England manager Gareth Southgate does not expect to return to coaching or the Premier League.

Reviewed by Emmanuel Nyame
Oct 15, 2026 · 3 sources · 1 min read
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At a glance

  • Gareth Southgate states he does not foresee returning to club management.13
  • The former England manager indicates his enthusiasm for football has altered.12

Former England manager Gareth Southgate has stated that he does not foresee a return to football management or the Premier League.13

He explains that his desire to be involved in the sport has changed over time.12

Where sources agree

  • Former England manager Gareth Southgate3 of 3
  • Rules out return to management3 of 3

Who covered this

1 National2 International

Sources

  1. 1Yahoo SportsSouthgate does not forsee a return to management ↗
  2. 2The GuardianSouthgate ‘hardly watches’ football and does not envisage Premier League return ↗
  3. 3BBC SportSouthgate does not see return to Premier League management ↗

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