Former England Manager Southgate Rules Out Return Amid Poland Links

Gareth Southgate, who stepped down as England's national team manager after the Euro 2024 final loss to Spain, is currently enjoying a balanced life outside of football. He is engaged in writing a book on leadership, managing business interests, mentoring young coaches, and spending time on leisure activities such as golf and paddle tennis. Despite speculation linking him with the Poland national team job, Southgate expressed surprise and clarified that he is not actively seeking a managerial return. Reflecting on his career, Southgate highlighted the unpredictable path that led him from Middlesbrough to England's helm and acknowledged that while he cannot rule out a future return, it is not a priority at this time. He recently received a Merit Award at the PFA Awards for his contributions to football and praised the current England squad and manager Thomas Tuchel. Southgate's future in football remains open-ended but focused more on leadership and development roles rather than immediate management.