Former England manager Gareth Southgate has firmly stated that he does not envision a return to club management in the Premier League. The 56-year-old stepped down as the Three Lions boss after leading the team to the final of Euro 2024, where they faced defeat against Spain.

Having not managed at the club level since his tenure with Middlesbrough from 2006, Southgate expressed his current mindset in an interview on The Amol Rajan Connection. He remarked, "I don't see a scenario where I do that," when asked about a potential comeback.

Reflecting on his time with England, he shared:

Towards the end of my time... I stopped enjoying, at the very least for a period, the wins keep you going. By the end, I didn't even enjoy the wins for any longer than a couple of minutes.

Southgate's disconnection from football is evident, as he stated he hasn't attended a football ground since watching his team, Crystal Palace, win their first trophy at the FA Cup final.

In the aftermath of his England role, he has explored new avenues, engaging in media work and even presenting a BBC documentary addressing the challenges faced by young men and boys across the UK. Furthermore, he has taken on the role of a visiting lecturer at Harvard Business School in Boston.

He concluded, "I've loved the last 18 months of my life," emphasizing his shift in focus away from the pressures of football management. Southgate has embraced diverse experiences, including meeting politicians and learning about leadership, allowing him to enjoy a new chapter in his life.