‘Southgate’ reveals he won’t return to coaching next year

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There’s no rush for Gareth Southgate Former England manager Gareth Southgate has revealed he will not return to management next year.

The 54-year-old quit as England manager after their Euro 2016 final defeat to Spain in July.

Southgate was appointed England manager in 2016 and led the team to back-to-back Euro 2018 finals. And a fourth-place finish at the 2018 World Cup.

He has been linked with the likes of Manchester United after Erik ten Hag’s future fell into uncertainty.

However, Southgate has revealed he has no plans to return to management next year. And will take his time off to avoid rushing back to the bench.

“I will not be coaching next year, that’s for sure. I have to give myself time to make good decisions,” Southgate told UEFA’s annual meeting.

“When you come out of a major job you have to give your body time. You have to give your mind time. I am enjoying life. So there’s no rush.”

​​Former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp agreed to take over as Red Bull’s chief football officer on Wednesday and the 54-year-old says it’s great that football offers so many different opportunities. Southgate

added: “I’ve been lucky enough to have had so many different opportunities come my way. The business side of football has been really interesting. http://ufabet999.app I was invited to speak at Harvard and I’ve had so many exciting experiences in my life. “

I’m 54 and I want to enjoy it. I want to have motivation for the next 10, 15 years of my life. The most important thing is to give myself time to make my decision.”

Southgate has also revealed he will not manage an international team again and will be cautious about a return to club management. Having previously managed Middlesbrough from 2006-09.

“Clubs only succeed when everything is in place, in all aspects of the club. “

I also know there are smarter people on boards and the importance of the coach is less important than you think when you’re there. “

Coaches think you’re the most important person. Over the last eight years I’ve sat in every board room in the country and I realise you’re just a small part of it.”