"Since stepping down, I've attended only a handful of matches. That's been a conscious choice. I'm still curious to see how players and coaches do, and how clubs are getting on. And I'm glad to be able to do so now without the risk of fans confronting and at times abusing me outside the stadium because I haven't picked a certain player, and without having to hide my reaction to a goal going in or a player making a mistake."
"The 55-year-old is statistically the Three Lions' most successful men's boss since 1966 World Cup winner Sir Alf Ramsey, twice leading his country to the final of the European Championship - earning him a knighthood earlier this year. But Southgate also endured some crushing lows, including losing the two Euros showpieces to Italy and Spain - with the latter defeat last summer leading to his resignation - and having plastic cups thrown at him by England fans during Euro 2024."
Gareth Southgate managed England for eight years, rebuilding the national team and becoming the most successful men's manager since Sir Alf Ramsey by reaching two European Championship finals and receiving a knighthood. He experienced high-profile failures, including final defeats to Italy and Spain, fan hostility such as plastic cups thrown at him during Euro 2024, and resignation after the 2024 final. He has not taken another football role in 16 months and has focused on other interests, including publishing Dear England: Lessons in Leadership. He has deliberately limited match attendance to avoid confrontation and public scrutiny while remaining quietly curious about players and clubs.
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