Gareth Southgate's departure after eight years as England manager stands out for achieving unusual success while steering clear of scandals, causing frustration for the lack of drama in the team.
England is not accustomed to having a successful national team. In fact, England is not used to having a national team free from scandals and outrage. Southgate's tenure has been essentially calm.
The team has worked. The players have enjoyed it. But the lack of drama has also been a source of frustration, a feeling that England is not as interesting.
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