Gareth Southgate, who stepped down from managing England after their Euro 2024 final loss to Spain, does not miss the role and identifies the importance of giving the current team space to thrive. Recently knighted for his contributions to football, Southgate reflected on the pressures of leadership, stating that he only now recognizes the consuming nature of the job. He acknowledged his successor, Thomas Tuchel, for starting strong in World Cup qualifying, underscoring the transition in leadership.
"It is a little bit strange [watching the team] but also I'm not missing it. I think it's important that I am on that sofa and out of their way."
"I think it's hard to describe because until that weight's gone you don't necessarily realise just on a day-to-day basis... how do I make England better, what's happening with the players."
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