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Stay on current site or go to US version former England footballer and later national team coach and following RR's (dipping) fortunes at the IPL The pictures have been splashed across news outlets and people wondered what had brought him to India the British Indian businessman and one of the owners of RR and two "struck up a good friendship" And it didn't take much persuasion to make a first trip to India or to drop in at the cricket I am going back to the era of Kapil Dev and Sunil Gavaskar and players like that," Southgate said on a video released by the franchise got to know a lot of the players when I was playing for England and I knew a lot of the England team Ben Stokes came and talked to the England [football] team and so it's always fascinating to go outside your field and learn from other people You face so many similar problems and of course they are two world-leading players and incredible figures within the squad so it's been a pleasure to spend time with them so it's lovely to come here and I've loved coming to India [and] everybody's been really welcoming and it's been an amazing experience." He was at the iconic Eden Gardens, Kolkata, where RR lost a closely fought match by one run against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). Southgate, who led England to back-to-back Euros finals, says he has always been a cricket fan, reminiscing about the old days when he watched the likes of Kapil Dev and Sunil Gavaskar play. "I have always been a fan of cricket. When I was a young kid, I used to watch Test matches all day long. I am going back to the era of Kapil Dev and Sunil Gavaskar and players like that," said Southgate. RR's campaign has come to an end and have nothing but pride to play for in their remaining matches. They will play their final two matches against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on May 12 and Punjab Kings (PBKS) on May 16.  Ashutosh Sharma Shows Why He's DC's Bonafide Troubleshooter Prabhsimran Singh Making IPL 2025 His Own, One Game At A Time IPL Venue Analysis: Will PBKS end their winless drought in Dharamsala? Mohammed Shami's Downfall Underlines SRH's Mediocre IPL 2025 Not Kohli Or Patidar, Krunal Pandya Is Proving To Be RCB's Trump Card In IPL 2025 Wasted Potential To Frontline Pace Sensation — The Reinvention Of Prasidh Krishna IPL 2025: Who Is Leading The Points Table After Match 50 IPL 2025: Who Holds The Orange And Purple Cap After Match 50 Mumbai Indians End 12-Year Winless Streak In Jaipur With Record Win Against RR Nehal Wadhera - Punjab Kings’ Ultimate Problem Solver Rounak Tewari Author It wasn’t the first instance Southgate was spotted watching an IPL match the eminent football personality recorded his presence in the game between RR and Mumbai Indians (MI) at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium on May 1 he donned RR’s pink jersey and extended support to the 2008 champion side’s 'Pink Promise' initiative that promotes women-led transformation in rural areas of Rajasthan who resigned as England’s head coach after the 2024 Euro Cup looked stunned to witness electrifying ambiance at the iconic cricketing venue He also revealed he has been a fan of cricket and during his younger days as a child I am going back to the era of Kapil Dev and Sunil Gavaskar and players like that. And then got to know a lot of the players when I was playing for England and I knew a lot of the England team," said Southgate In the crucial contest at home, KKR held their nerves in the breathtaking game against RR who were already evicted from the playoffs race riding on Andre Russell’s unbeaten 57 off 25 and Angkrish Raghuvanshi’s 44 off 31 Pursuing the massive target, Rajasthan fell one run short. RR’s stand-in skipper Riyan Parag displayed fighting spirit and notched up 95 off just 45. KKR’s spin duo Varun Chakaravarthy (2/32 in four overs) and Sunil Narine (0/27 in four overs) exhibited discipline with the ball and delivered frugal spells to their team on the pitch his courageous batting show couldn’t take RR home Kolkata will next host the MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the iconic Eden Gardens on May 7 In their last game against Chennai at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on April 11 reigning champions outclassed the Yellow Army by eight wickets What is IPL Super Sixes competition and how it is played? The love that I receive from RCB fans is more valuable than any trophy: Virat Kohli Free Fire Advance Server download for OB49 update out now: Check link and steps to get APK How can Delhi Capitals qualify for IPL 2025 playoffs after rain washes out match against Sunrisers Hyderabad? US EditionUK EditionScottish SunIrish SunSearchMy Account Published: Invalid Date Gareth Southgate looks to have taken a step away from football by reportedly changing his job title to 'company director' online The former England boss stepped down from his role in charge of the Three Lions last summer after defeat to Spain in the final of Euro 2024 Following his resignation, Southgate said he would be taking a break from coaching for at least a year, before revealing he would consider a future career outside of the game with his latest move perhaps his biggest hint that a return to management isn't on the cards right now the 54-year-old is named as one of two officers of MAS Investment Holdings Limited - the business that handles his £6.2million property portfolio But according to The Sun, documents online now list Southgate under the job title of 'company director' And his latest move appears to confirm Gary Lineker's prediction following his final match in charge of England. After the Euro 2024 final, Lineker said on BBC Sport: “I suspect this might be his last game in management.” Since leaving the Three Lions' set-up, Southgate has kept himself busy with various roles in and out of football. he has worked as a technical observer for UEFA as well as speaking as a visiting lecturer at Harvard Business School in the US the former Crystal Palace and Aston Villa defender has penned a self-help book called 'Dear England: Lessons on Leadership' which is set to be published later this year The book is expected feature some of the lessons he learned while guiding England to back-to-back European Championship finals Despite throwing himself into other projects Southgate has been unable to escape speculation that he could return to the dugout In the aftermath of leaving his last coaching role, he was linked with the Manchester United job should Erik ten Hag have been sacked These rumours then re-emerged in October following the Dutchman's dismissal, before the Red Devils appointed Ruben Amorim instead And while Southgate is now nine months into the year-long hiatus from management he previously planned his latest hint isn't the first time he has suggested he could be ready to leave football for good the former England international admitted he was exploring all avenues to decide his next steps He wrote: “After eight years serving in one of the highest profile roles in World Football I’m consciously taking time to reflect on what I lived through and thinking deeply about what comes next Southgate added: “This higher purpose kept me on track made my life more fulfilling and is going to be extremely difficult to replicate “It’s why I’m not limiting my future options to remaining as a football coach." A Goodwill Ambassador for the Prince's Trust and an ambassador for children's hospice Martin House in Boston Spa Southgate also revealed his charity roles had been keeping him busy of late he said: “I’m comfortable with this period of ‘exploration’ and not having all the answers I’m following the advice I would give to any young person seek different life experiences and when you decide what’s next I’m finding my required purpose within all that being able to dial up the days supporting my chosen charities." Inside Operation Tupac: Pakistan’s secret project to burn Kashmir the Zia-style general shaping Pakistan’s faith-driven military revival not preachers': India's strong message for EU amid LoC tensions (Catch all the Business News, Breaking News, Budget 2025 Events and Latest News Updates on The Economic Times.) 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Please review updated ';P+='Privacy Policy Here';P+=' the man who led England’s football team for nearly a decade the ex-Three Lions boss opened up about how he followed the game even as a kid growing up in England He shared memories of watching India’s cricket greats from the past STAY UPDATED WITH TSN: Follow The Sporting News India on WhatsApp In a video shared by the Royals on social media Southgate talked about how Test cricket used to be a big part of his childhood He said he would spend hours watching games especially when legends like Kapil Dev and Gavaskar were playing I am going back to the era of Kapil Dev and Sunil Gavaskar and players like that," Southgate said His interest in cricket didn’t fade with time he got to meet many England cricketers during his own journey in football CRICKET CASHBACK: Click here to earn 10% cashback up to INR 20,000 weekly when you bet with Dafabet got to know a lot of the players when I was playing for England and I knew a lot of the England team," he added Southgate shared how much he believes in learning from other sports He mentioned that coaches and medical teams across games often face the same kinds of issues and that there’s a lot to learn by sharing ideas and it's always fascinating to go outside your field and learn from other people," he said He recalled how England cricketer Ben Stokes once visited the football team and had deep discussions with them FANTASY: Click here to play IPL Daily Fantasy with Dafa News and win big prizes "Last year, Ben Stokes came and talked to the England team. Also, with a lot of coaches, you learn a lot across sports, so that's really why I am here." It was also his first time visiting India and he mentioned how he loved coming to India. He added: "As I said, I love the sport. So it's lovely to come here, and I have loved coming to India. It is the first time I have been to India. It has been amazing." Saurav Goyal is a content producer for The Sporting News’ India edition.  Two riders die in British Supersport Championship crash after 11-bike pile-up WATCH NOW: Sports round-up as Gareth Southgate changes career Gareth Southgate appears to have retired from football management after changing his profession on official documents from "football manager" to "company director" The former England boss has made the change on papers for his property business giving the clearest indication yet that his coaching career may be over The 54-year-old has not returned to management since leaving the England job following last summer's Euro 2024 final defeat to Spain Southgate has been pursuing various other professional interests Southgate's last match in charge of England was the Euro 2024 final After stepping down from the national team he stated he would not return to a coaching role for at least a year The Sun say that documents for MAS Investment Holdings Limited which manages his £6.2 million property portfolio now list his profession as "company director" rather than "football manager" JUST IN: Bruno Fernandes meltdown caught on camera as Man United crash to Newcastle defeat Gareth Southgate guided England to two major finals during his time in the dugout Despite being linked with Premier League jobs including Manchester United before they appointed Ruben Amorim Southgate has opted for different career paths who lives in North Yorkshire with his wife Alison has instead taken on several temporary roles He currently serves as a technical observer for UEFA which he's also become a visiting lecturer at Harvard Business School in the United States READ MORE: Phil Foden's mum 'decides to sell £3m home' after vile chants from Manchester United fans These appointments suggest he is focusing on broader aspects of sport and leadership rather than returning to the dugout Southgate is currently writing a self-help book focused on leadership principles The publication is expected to draw on lessons he learned while guiding England to two consecutive European Championship finals Southgate's career change marks a significant shift for the former England manager who led the national team through a period of revival it has been the honour of my life to play for England and to manage England England opted to make Thomas Tuchel their permanent replacement for Gareth Southgate Southgate has since been replaced as England manager by Thomas Tuchel who took charge of the team for the first time last month The Three Lions beat Albania 2-0 at Wembley before then thumping Latvia 3-0 just days later The former England football manager is delivering this year’s lecture on BBC iPlayer and BBC One Former England football manager Sir Gareth Southgate will deliver the 46th Richard Dimbleby Lecture The Richard Dimbleby Lecture with Sir Gareth Southgate is available now on BBC iPlayer In his lecture ‘The Beautiful Game: Building Belief and Resilience in a Younger Generation’ he will explore the concept of belief and highlight the importance of resilience especially for young people in a fast changing and challenging world Sir Gareth is joining an illustrious group of academics and members of the Royal Family who have delivered the annual lecture since its inception in 1972 in memory of the veteran broadcaster who died in 1965 Previous speakers have included acclaimed actor David Harewood Hides preview environment warning banner on preview pages Select a theme and theme mode and click "Load theme" to load in your theme combination which ‘transcends football’ and offers advice on resilience and performance for individuals and organisations Gareth Southgate has written a book on leadership Dear England: Lessons on Leadership will be the first book by the former manager of the England men’s football team since he resigned last July “After stepping down as England manager following eight very special years I’ve been reflecting on what I have lived through and what comes next,” said Southgate “Coaching top players and playing against some of the best teams in the world pushed me to operate at the highest level in football Rather than write a memoir of those times I decided to share my experiences in a different way through the lens of leadership which I hope will provide lessons for anyone who wants to discover their own authentic leadership style.” Despite persistent criticism of Southgate’s management, during his tenure he led the England team to the most sustained period of success in its history. In 2018, the team reached the World Cup semi finals, and in 2020 and 2024 they reached the Euros finals. In Dear England, Southgate will reflect on moments that shaped his leadership style, “principles that defined his decisions, and the resilience that enabled him to perform under the most intense public scrutiny”, according to the book’s publisher Century, an imprint of Penguin Random House. The book “transcends football”, with leadership lessons “that can apply to any individual, team or organisation”. Free weekly newsletterDiscover new books and learn more about your favourite authors with our expert reviews, interviews and news stories. Literary delights delivered direct to you who has recently become a visiting lecturer at Harvard Business School Woody & Nord: A Football Friendship was published which he co-wrote with his close friend Andy Woodman The title for the new book, Dear England, is a reference to an open letter Southgate wrote to England fans during the pandemic It is also the title of a West End play about Southgate which is in the process of being adapted into a BBC screenplay starring Joseph Fiennes who also plays Southgate in the stage version said: “Just as Gareth inspired the nation with his England leadership every page of his book will inspire readers with his characteristic sense of purpose which I know will be enjoyed by readers for years to come.” Dear England by Gareth Southgate will be published by Century on 23 October (£25). To support the Guardian and the Observer buy a copy at guardianbookshop.com Gareth Southgate wants role models to offer a different path from toxic influencers Southgate continues to embody how sport and society can connect in a new way. The question now is whether the rest of sport – its leaders, coaches, athletes, volunteers and fans – stands ready to take up the cause and whether sport has the collective vision, will and competence to do so effectively. Southgate, Keir Starmer and the CSJ report all called for role models to offer a different path from the populist influencers spouting a vision of masculinity riven with ego, misogyny and intolerance. Sport should be an obvious place to find better role models. Coaches have a formative impact on young people. Athletes are admired and considered “cool” in a way that parents, teachers and other adults are not. Read moreIt is time for sport to prove its relevance beyond entertainment and activity for a part of the population But changes are needed for sport to help resolve this social crisis leaders need to understand the answer is not just more sport It is a different quality of sport and physical activity clubs and schools must put purpose at the heart of their organisations Chasing increasing numbers of medals and members does not equal success for sport Human experiences of connection and stories of unlocked potential are the real results that matter Listening carefully to young men who turn up to football training is not a “nice to have” if there is time left after the drills It is the most important thing about that training session it must be the driving raison d’être for sport embedded across the sporting ecosystem a national mapping exercise is required to ensure that no boys – or girls – are lost to sport and physical activity Perhaps Southgate could convene leaders across sport’s fragmented landscape to map current provisions work out where the 4 million children in poverty live and how to reach the “lost boys” There is a need not for more funding but persistent connection across silos and sectors to reach every young person Inspirational work goes on across the “sport for development sector” boxing clubs have led the way in providing a means of dealing with youth aggression for a century But there are stubborn gaps that require greater collaboration and pooling of existing resources 1:21Gareth Southgate rails against rise of ‘callous toxic' role models for young men – video Third – arguably the biggest challenge for sport typically run by those for whom the current setup works well – sports need to innovate adapt and provide what participants want and need in our fast-changing the ambition must be a better experience of sport and physical activity for all more deliberate revolution in what it means to be a sports coach Yet the majority of coaches are still trained and recruited for technical and tactical competence A fresh vision and national ambition is needed to create a new cadre of coaches with the skills of a youth worker and competence in mental as well as physical skills A shuffle of existing training badges and curriculums will not suffice to develop empathetic figures whose first priority is always the players not the scoreline – understanding that this optimises results anyway It’s about looking out for those “teachable moments” when a player overreacts providing opportunities to guide deeper learning Free weekly newsletterThe best of our sports journalism from the past seven days and a heads-up on the weekend’s action mentors and volunteers out there already doing this an elite medal-winning career or know the latest set-piece tactics – but they hold something much more magical and vital appreciate them – and hold them up as the beating heartbeat of sport playing its full role in our communities Sport has a part to play and now is the time to step up The “lost boys” issue presents sports leaders with a moment to show they want to join the bigger game and sign up to the ambition that no child can be lost again Premier Christianity uses cookies Read our cookie policy By 2025-03-21T12:18:00+00:00 Sir Gareth Southgate’s lecture on identity redemption and the state of the youth had all the makings of a sermon – a sermon that Christians should be paying attention to The joke was always made that Gareth Southgate would make a better Prime Minister than football manager. A recent talk for the BBC’s annual Richard Dimbleby Lecture only confirms this – and might even suggest a career as a preacher. Okay that last bit is perhaps a tad far-fetched (Southgate is not known to be religious) but as I watched snippets of the speech and read its transcript I said to my wife (a vicar) that it has echoes of a sermon.  Jesus isn’t mentioned and he must be the heartbeat of any decent sermon But as Sir Gareth drew from personal experiences to unpack the importance of identity community and culture – and specifically their importance for young men – he touched on buzzwords and truths that feature in sermons across the country weekly.   In what looks to be a happy accident, the lecture coincides with the release of Netflix’s Adolescence. Gripping and terrifying, the show highlights the dangerous content and influences being exposed to children online.  Are we approaching a crucial cultural moment but one thing is clear: it’s not an option for the church to ignore it should be at the forefront of the conversation.  That brings us to role models. Southgate references a report which highlights “an epidemic of fatherlessness”, with 2.5 million children in the UK having no father figure at home. Put more shockingly boys are more likely to own a smartphone than live with their dad.  “Boys are spending less time at youth centres sports facilities and community events,” says Southgate “They aren’t meeting the traditional role models I used to meet such as coaches “This void is filled by a new kind of role model who do not have their best interest at heart whose sole drive is for their own gain.”   It brings to mind what Paul said in 1 Corinthians 4:15: “Even if you had ten thousand guardians in Christ for in Christ Jesus I became your father through the gospel.”  As we awake to the challenges facing young people is there anything we can do help meet this urgent need?  Boys are more likely to own a smartphone than live with their dad what’s key for young men is resilience and belief community and culture. While Southgate’s merits as a football coach can be questioned it’s unquestionable how he made the England team likeable and approachable He broke down the barriers between players and fans helping turn global superstars into role models that go beyond football.  You might recall the wave of emotion and fun that greeted England’s journeys to the Euro 2020 and 2024 finals. This was in no small part to the identity community and culture instilled by Southgate that’s what gives him gravitas when speaking of their value.  “Young men in our society face the same questions of ‘Who am I?’ and ‘Who are we?’ And just like our players and understanding that you are part of a bigger narrative that existed before you and will continue long after you’re gone,” he says It’s compelling stuff – how much more so in the context of the gospel.   Southgate bookends his talk with the tale of two penalties – the one he missed in Euro 96 and Eric Dier’s historic spot-kick in World Cup 2018.   “Missing that penalty was undoubtedly a watershed moment that made me stronger and revealed an inner belief and resilience I never knew existed,” he said “If you look at the photos of my reaction [in 2018] but it was a small step of redemption.”  It’s a story so rich in gospel meaning that it makes for a good sermon illustration!  And it might have been powerful to name some of the ‘toxic’ influencers (e.g Andrew Tate) to help steer young people from them But to unduly focus on the holes does disservice to the wealth of wisdom and inspiration Southgate brings here I for one am grateful for both his words and example.    Offering a gift of the book Have You Ever Wondered By Andy Bannister and Gavin Matthews for the first 100 subscribers Our exclusive May offer for Premier Christianity gives you 12 months of the magazine for £39.99 Delve into thought-provoking content from the UK's leading Christian magazine Begin your enriching journey with us today This offer is only running for a limited time *Offer applies in UK only, but check here for our overseas offers deeply personal work — a crucified Christ — and the journey of suffering On the day his club lifted the Premier League trophy Cody Gakpo revealed a shirt reading “I belong to Jesus.” For professional footballer John Bostock it was a powerful reminder: your faith is to be shared — whatever your platform Which summer festival is right for you? Take our (very serious and scientific) quiz to find out  An independent report has said the prominent Christian apologist Dr Michael Brown engaged in “sexually abusive misconduct” yet those who commissioned the report have cleared him to return to ministry We must not confuse forgiveness with re-admittance to leadership - it’s re-traumatising for victims and unsafe for the Church, argues Gavin Drake and led record labels — all on his way to becoming a household name in the Christian world T.D Jakes is stepping down — but he isn’t stepping away News of a growing number of young people - and in particular young men - turning back to Christian faith has grabbed the attention of even the secular media in recent months But behind the headlines of this quiet revival there are lessons the Church needs to learn Site powered by Webvision Cloud North West District EditorPublished: Invalid Date GARETH Southgate looks to have retired as a football manager — by changing his profession on paper to “company director” His last match in charge of England was last summer, when Spain beat the Three Lions 2-1 in the Euro 2024 final The 54-year-old said after leaving the England job that he would not return to a coaching role for at least a year Now former England defender Gareth has given his clearest indication yet that he is packing in football management for good Documents for MAS Inv­estment Holdings Limited — the business that handles his £6.2million property portfolio — reveal he has changed his profession from “football manager” to “company director” The move seems to back up Gary Lineker who said after the Euro 2024 final: “I suspect this might be his last game in management.” Gareth is a technical observer for European football’s ruling body Uefa and a visiting lecturer at Harvard Business School in the US. He is also writing a self-help book, which is to focus on leadership. Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/ Two juveniles were arrested in connection with this fight Tucson Police responded to requests for comment on a possible lockdown at Southgate Academy on Valencia and 12th Ave The K-12 charter school has not responded to questions KGUN 9 will provide updates as soon as more information is available Report a typo the former England men’s football team manager who stepped down after the loss in the 2024 Euro finals said the time of watching IPL 2025 in India has made for an amazing experience adding that everyone in the country has been very welcoming towards him so it’s lovely to come here and I’ve loved coming to India it’s the first time I’ve been to India (and) everybody’s been really welcoming and it’s been an amazing experience,” said Southgate in a video posted on iplt20.com on Monday Southgate was seen in attendance for two of Rajasthan Royals’ (RR) games – against Mumbai Indians in Jaipur and against Kolkata Knight Riders in Kolkata Ben Stokes came and talked to the England (football) team and so is one of the advisors to the federation when I was there I found him really helpful challenging my thinking and we struck up a good friendship,” he added on his reason to be in India during the IPL reflected on the love he had for cricket in his growing-up years I used to watch Test matches all day long.” I am going back to the era of Kapil Dev and Sunil Gavaskar and players like that got to know a lot of the players when I was playing for England and I knew a lot of the England team.” Southgate signed off by telling how being with RR has led to him spending time with legendary cricketers Rahul Dravid and Kumar Sangakkara who are the franchise’s head coach and director of cricket respectively and it’s always fascinating to go outside your field and learn from other people so it’s been a pleasure to spend time with them.” Please enter your username or email address to reset your password BBC Factual has announced that the former England football manager will deliver the annual lecture BBC Factual has today announced that former England football manager Sir Gareth Southgate will deliver the 46th Richard Dimbleby Lecture The Richard Dimbleby Lecture with Sir Gareth Southgate will broadcast in March on BBC One and iPlayer In one of the highest profile roles in the country Southgate forged a unique management style combining calm empathy with mental resilience emotional intelligence and strong accountability His leadership at England propelled the national team to its most sustained success in fifty years reaching the 2018 FIFA World Cup Semi Final and the UEFA Euro 2020 and 2024 Finals Southgate revitalised and reshaped the England team's footballing identity In the lecture he will explore the concept of belief who was knighted in the New Year Honours for his services to football and has recently become a visiting lecturer at Harvard Business School says: “After stepping down as England manager following eight very special years I’ve been reflecting on what I have lived through and what I have learned I was extremely humbled and honoured when the BBC asked me to deliver the Dimbleby Lecture especially given the esteemed list of past speakers I consider it a true privilege to be offered such a prestigious platform to talk about what I believe in and what I care about.” says: “We are delighted that Sir Gareth Southgate has agreed to deliver this year's Dimbleby Lecture unwavering dedication and leadership have not only brought great achievements on the field but they continue to inspire new generations it is more important than ever to address how resilience and unity can help us all navigate a challenging world It’s an honour to have him share his insights and experiences with our audience.” The transmission details of the Lecture will be announced soon The lecture will be recorded in front of an invited audience and will be introduced by David Dimbleby The Richard Dimbleby Lecture with Sir Gareth Southgate (1x50) is made by BBC Studios Events for BBC One and iPlayer It will be executive produced by Catherine Stirk for BBC Studios Events Gareth Southgate holds the record as the man who has represented England in more games than anyone else with 102 matches as men's senior team manager and 57 as a player - a total of 159 caps The only manager bar 1966 World Cup winner Sir Alf Ramsey to lead the England men's team into a major tournament final finishing runners up in Euro 2020 and 2024 he managed England at four major tournaments also reaching the World Cup semi-finals in 2018 and quarter-finals in 2022 In doing so he holds the record for winning more major tournament games than any other England Manager in history He is a former winning Club Captain with a distinguished playing career spanning over 500 games for Crystal Palace the youngest in the history of the Premier League at the time speaker and mentor within sport and business on areas including high performance Whilst having supported numerous charity projects he is proud to be focused on his work as a Goodwill Ambassador for The King’s Trust Ambassador for Martin House Children’s Hospice and Patron of Help for Heroes His role with England and cultural importance to the country inspired the award- winning West End play ‘Dear England’ the title of which was taken from an open letter he wrote to England fans during the Covid-19 pandemic By critical acclaim it is returning to the West End in 2025 and has been adapted by the BBC into a screen play His first children’s book Anything is Possible was a bestseller He is co-author with Andy Woodman of Woody & Nord: A Football Friendship His new book Dear England: Lessons on Leadership will be published later this year Gareth has won BBC Sports Personality Coach of the Year twice and has been awarded an OBE for his services to football as well as receiving the ultimate accolade in the 2024 New Years Hour List where he was knighted for his services to football Highlights: Sensational Dybala strike earns Roma draw against Milan ‘Counter-attacking at its best!’ - In-form Reijnders strikes Milan ahead against Roma Defiant Guardiola vows he will ‘not give up’ as he searches for answers to Man City struggles AdvertisementHow was your experience today manipulative and toxic influencers' are taking the place of traditional father figures in society and contributing to mental health issues among young men He believes the decline in communities and a lack of mentors – or 'father figures' – are causing more young men to become reluctant to talk or express their emotions Southgate voiced concern that 'this void is filled by a new kind of role model who do not have their best interest at heart' Gareth Southgate rails against ‘callous toxic influencers’ in Dimbleby Lecture Former England manager may not be right about everything but he remains a good man Say what you like, and the haters – we know this about the haters – will continue to hate, are in effect defined by their hating. But Gareth Southgate has now finally delivered on the biggest stage of all Read moreIt was a bit disconcerting at first to see him back The hair is merino-wool-cardigan-model slick but also somehow just a bit Spitfire pilot steepling his fingers behind his lectern and spreading his palms for preacherly emphasis like a man continually estimating and re-estimating the size of a side of beef at the butcher’s counter Here is a man who should always be stood at a dais saying stuff about the challenges of building a culture while the cameras cut to a frowning Dimbleby like an aardvark who is only now remembering it shouldn’t actually be able to talk a youthful headteacher inspiring a roomful of children in a porridge advert There were echoes of the post-Euro 2021 support for his team and their penalty takers And of the media duties in Bulgaria after England’s players had been racially abused where Southgate also spoke into the lens about morality and doing the right thing even as the local camera crew could be heard telling him to “fuck off” from the back of the press room too much in the way of politics around the place Southgate’s reputation will continue to be divvied up in this way Oddly perhaps given the objective fact of sustained and mould-breaking success There are only two reasons now for maintaining that England failed under Southgate Either you don’t understand football history having perhaps only come to the game in 2018 Gareth Southgate addresses his audience spreading his palms like a man estimating the size of a side of beef Photograph: Michael Leckie/BBCIn this context his most interesting point about understanding what failure and success are about allowing nuance and reflection to enter the chat The fact remains England were bad before Southgate turned up The players are not the best in the world with an innate entitlement to win tournaments The style under Southgate was also a bit stodgy and limited in the final knockings There was also just a huge amount of good sense in Southgate’s big address The evils of the unfiltered smart-phone-plus-social-media dynamic Constant access both to actual porn and to the lifestyle porn of aggressively aspirational consumerism And improving the lot of young men will improve the lot of everyone There were some issues too with what Southgate said Is he still living out that battle now in his new incarnation as high-status Man Feelings evangelist There is a sense with Southgate of competitive caring Is the big dichotomy he set up between the internet (bad) and dads (good) really quite so absolute Sometimes it’s actually better if they’re absent All these things are in the end just made up of people Perhaps the biggest problem was the rapt and gushing staging the director constantly cutting to the faces of hopeful young people gazing at Sir Gareth as if they’ve just been hit over the head with a rock and it’s the greatest thing that’s ever happened to them Every question involved someone agreeing with him A more exacting Q&A would have been more interesting Free daily newsletterKick off your evenings with the Guardian's take on the world of football as we all do if our intentions are to understand and be understood if you really think the essentially benevolent and competent person over there is the problem Gareth Southgate said his Euro 96 penalty miss did not define his life while going on to discuss in detail how it had Photograph: PAThere are two things worth adding as the Dimbleby moment fades it is necessary for Tuchel to reject Southgate-ism This is a no-nonsense 18-month commercial deal And Tuchel is bang up to date on the change of tone around sport with his comments this week about no longer commenting on politics worrying instead about your vague and directionless teammate Maybe if they hadn’t been up late workshopping a policy on rights for migrant quinoa farmers Increasingly power is simply seen as right morality bending its knee to the loudest voice Russia will soon be back in full sporting competition Donald Trump is co-steering the next World Cup with his great friend Gianni Infantino whose nose remains pressed eagerly against the Oval Office window But it is also the case that to overtly reject politics is also to accept politics of another kind playing your part in an industry so clearly propaganda-led in its staging Stand in respectful silence next to a despot waving a trophy Allow the flag to be draped across your shoulders No-dissent is assent when all that gravity is only going one way It remains entirely right and legit that a football manager may want to stay silent on matters beyond the pitch But let’s not pretend this isn’t a kind of politics too His attacking patterns may have been stodgy But he has at least occupied a space that many others have simply vacated talking about men and boys and doing the right thing in a way that almost no one else in public life does He remains a good man trying to do good things he did also kick it all off by making the point that one missed penalty kick at Wembley in 1996 did not define his life while spending 20 minutes expanding in peeled-eyeball detail on how one missed penalty at Wembley in 1996 would go on to define his life Gareth Southgate has been rewarded for transforming the fortunes and culture of the England football team with a knighthood in the new year honours list The 54-year-old led England to consecutive European Championship runners-up finishes and the 2018 World Cup semi-finals during his eight years in charge, before stepping down after the 2-1 loss to Spain in the Euro 2024 final Sir Gareth becomes only the fourth former England manager to receive a knighthood, after Sir Alf Ramsey, Sir Walter Winterbottom and Sir Bobby Robson. Read moreElsewhere the list is dominated by Britain’s successful stars from Paris 2024 with 14 Olympians and 24 Paralympians receiving awards “I am deeply honoured to be recognised in the king’s new years honours list for services to athletics,” Johnson-Thompson said “My small contribution has only been possible due to the huge contributions made by so many others in helping me to chase and achieve my dreams over the last 20 years.” The cyclist Tom Pidcock and the swimmer Duncan Scott are both upgraded to become Officers of the Order of the British Empire (OBE), along with Helen Glover, who came out of retirement to win a rowing silver medal in the women’s four Katarina Johnson-Thompson won a silver medal in the women’s heptathlon in Paris – her first Olympic medal Photograph: Martin Rickett/PAThe 38-year-old Glover who was a gold medallist in London and Rio before having three children “I was determined that this Olympic journey would lead to winning a medal in front of three children and I felt supported by the parenting community,” she said “It makes me very proud to be recognised for trying to make a difference within this space.” Aldridge said: “It really has been an amazing year and this feels like the cherry on the cake I didn’t go to university and I never thought I’d ever have any letters after my name The nine-time Paralympic champion Hannah Cockroft described it as “the perfect ending to an incredible year” And there was also a CBE for services to sport for Penny Briscoe the director of sport at the British Paralympic Association who led the team in Paris Hannah Cockroft claimed two more Paralympic gold medals this year to make it nine in total for the wheelchair racer Photograph: Andrew Matthews/PASeveral sporting legends are also honoured in the list including the former Wales and British & Irish Lions wing Gerald Davies who has been knighted for services to sport and his charity work who won three grand slams for Wales during an international career that spanned 12 years Words are really quite inadequate to describe it There are also OBEs for the former Formula One driver Martin Brundle for services to motor racing and sports broadcasting and the former West Ham manager David Moyes the former Liverpool defender and longtime BBC pundit has been made an MBE for services to football and broadcasting who set up the Jeff Astle Foundation to campaign for more research into head injuries in football on behalf of her father manipulative and toxic influencers” are taking the place of traditional father figures in society and contributing to mental health issues among young men The former England manager also questioned whether “winning a trophy is the only marker of success” after losing in successive European Championship finals, as he delivered the prestigious Richard Dimbleby Lecture on Tuesday. Southgate then talks about how he has spent the past few months visiting community centres schools and “even a prison” as he attempts to find out more about what he calls “the unrelenting impact of social media” “There’s one topic that keeps being brought to my attention And it’s parents who keep raising it,” Southgate said They’re grappling with their masculinity and with their broader place in society.” He believes the decline in communities and a lack of mentors – or “father figures” – are causing more young men to become reluctant to talk or express their emotions “They spend more time online searching for direction and are falling into unhealthy alternatives like gaming “And this void is filled by a new kind of role model who do not have their best interest at heart They willingly trick young men into believing that success is measured by money or dominance and that the world – including women – is against them They are as far away as you could possibly get from the role models our young men need in their lives.” “They were role models I wanted others to emulate,” he said we created a culture where players were encouraged to take ownership where young players were welcomed not treated as outsiders and where mistakes weren’t ridiculed To be the role models we want for our young men We have to show young men that character is more important than status That how you treat others is more important than how much money you make.” Southgate also argued that winning silverware is only one measure of achievement in sport “If I’ve learned anything from my life in football it’s that success is about much more than the final score Not everyone will be at the top of their field But everyone can live a life where they can constantly strive to improve Where they can look back and say: ‘I gave my best and I made a difference.’ That is real success.” The Richard Dimbleby Lecture with Sir Gareth Southgate is available now on BBC iPlayer and on BBC One at 10.40pm on Wednesday Football’s most revered promulgator of platitudes is at it again has warned that vulnerable young men are falling victim to ‘callous Southgate said the young are falling prey to an ideology that asserts success is measured by money and dominance This is just a tad rich coming from a man who owes his wealth and fame to a game that worships money above all else and in which everyone – football club owners managers and players – prizes dominance at any cost over their rivals a man who used to manage some of the wealthiest young footballers in the world is complaining that men are too obsessed with wealth and status We have certainly reached peak Southgate as the nation’s go-to guru The former England manager believes young men are ‘suffering’ and spending more time online ‘searching for direction’ Already a subscriber? 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Southgate, 54, resigned two days after England's 2-1 loss in Berlin and has said his next career move could be in something other than coaching As a guest on the BBC's Desert Island Discs -- where interviewees pick eight songs they would take with them if cast away on a desert island -- Southgate chose Adele's "Someone Like You" and said he "kept playing it towards the end of the last Euros" because "I knew I was going to be leaving." Southgate said: "There were so many of the words in it that it relates to my relationship with England." Adele's hit song is written from the point of view of a woman addressing the end of a long-term relationship "They've got to move on and you wish them the best and there are regrets but there were actually memories that were made," Southgate said Southgate was linked with the Manchester United job following Erik ten Hag's exit in October before Ruben Amorim was appointed to the role The former Crystal Palace, Aston Villa and Middlesbrough defender told presenter Lauren Laverne that he had grown up as a United fan "We moved to Lancashire when I was very young -- Bury which is where I started supporting Manchester United because they were fairly local," Southgate said Gareth Southgate resigned from his post as England manager after the country's Euro 2024 final defeat to Spain. Stu Forster/Getty ImagesHe also selected "Shape of You" by Ed Sheeran and Stormzy and The Waterboys' 1985 hit "The Whole of The Moon" among his eight song choices Southgate took charge of 102 games in his eight years in charge of England and is the only manager other than 1966 World Cup-winning coach Sir Alf Ramsey to have taken the country to a major final He was succeeded by Thomas Tuchel who will begin work with England on Jan FULL-TIME offers you an easy way to manage your football leagues online Helpful apps and websites to support leagues and clubs Get all the latest football news sent directly to your inbox Gareth Southgate’s recent heartfelt plea on behalf of young men in his Richard Dimbleby Lecture paints a sorrowful picture As they grapple with masculinity itself and their “broader place” in society as well as the decline of real-world communities and mentors Southgate claimed that young men need not only better role models but different measures of success is the ability to look back and say: “I gave my best but he needs to go much deeper than these lifestyle-tier platitudes There’s no “self” to be true to without values and values are relational and social: for young men to flourish they need a world in which masculinity itself is tied to the good worker and father is both possible and encouraged One pleasant woman with the possibility of a family will be more than sufficient how are young men to develop the moral and social character they need to be good men Coupled with an economy that values service and post-industrial labour and gives jobs to whoever can be paid the least not to mention a culture which treats young white men as abject it’s not surprising that some retreat into virtual or fantasy worlds in which they are not painted as the source of all evil there would have to be meaningful roles for young men in the real world There is little point in striving to improve if there is no work Character-formation is a social and material process and pretended that men and women were far more alike than they actually ever could be The cad — the man for whom consequences were irrelevant — triumphed self-discipline and a refusal to emulate the worst excesses of postwar culture — to avoid the traps and lures of a hedonic life and Southgate is right that not everyone will be a winner according to worldly values but blaming social influencers is shallow when the rot goes much deeper positively revaluing fatherhood and celebrating virtue Character can only flourish in a context in which there is meaning recognition — and a future for young men beyond being the object of scorn Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value" Please click here to view our media pack for more information on advertising and partnership opportunities with UnHerd Southgate has a close relationship with United’s sporting director, Dan Ashworth, who as the Football Association’s technical director in 2016 was part of the selection panel that appointed him to the England job. However, Southgate has ruled out a swift return to management. “I’m enjoying my life, so there’s no rush. I’m fortunate that there are lots of opportunities presenting themselves.” Southgate drew on his own experiences as he concluded young men are ‘suffering’ and need to be able to build ‘belief and resilience’ in the outside world I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our Privacy notice Sir Gareth Southgate has warned “callous manipulative and toxic” online influencers have led a to “crisis” facing a generation of young men The former England manager highlighted the dangers of social media and discussed his experiences in football as he delivered the Richard Dimbleby Lecture titled ‘The Beautiful Game: Building Belief and Resilience in a Younger Generation' highlighted the importance of role models but said young men are “suffering” in the age of social media “As real-world communities and mentorship declines, young men end up withdrawing, reluctant to talk or express their emotions,” Southgate said at the University of London. “They spend more time online searching for direction and are falling into unhealthy alternatives like gaming, gambling and pornography. And this void is filled by a new kind of role model who does not have their best interest at heart. “These are callous, manipulative and toxic influencers, whose sole drive is for their own gain. They willingly trick young men into believing that success is measured by money or dominance, never showing emotion, and that the world, including women, is against them.” Southgate, 54, followed famous authors, actors, entrepreneurs in delivering the 46th Richard Dimbleby Lecture. He said he had spent time visiting community centres, schools and a prison since stepping down following England’s defeat to Spain in the Euro 2024 final last summer. The former defender spoke about the importance of “belief and resilience” and used his missed penalty against Germany at Euro 96 as an example of how he had grown from difficult experiences. Southgate transformed the culture of the England team after taking charge in 2016 and he said encouraging his players to be open with their emotions and feelings created strong bonds and connections in the team. He said the absence of real-life role models and father figures has left young men struggling with their sense of masculinity and that social media is creating additional pressures. "Today, young people are bombarded by information at all times of the day,” Southgate said. “They are targeted with images of the perfect body, the perfect career and the perfect life. “A beautifully crafted highlights reel where success appears to be instant and effortless. How can this make them feel good about themselves? "The solutions are complex because bad habits have been formed. But ignoring the negative impact of social media on our young people is not an option. "With England, we gave ourselves the best chance to succeed. And we must give our young men the best chance to succeed as well. That's the message we need to offer young men today. "Not everyone will win trophies, not everyone will be at the top of their field. But everyone can live a life where they can constantly strive to improve. "That is how we will create a young generation, a society, and a nation of which we can all be very proud. And I'm looking forward to playing whatever role I can to help make it happen." The Richard Dimbleby Lecture with Sir Gareth Southgate is available now on BBC iPlayer and on BBC One at 10:40pm on Wednesday 19 March. Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies Tuchel is transforming England’s style of leadership as he tries to finally get them over the line in a major tournament which may be where one of the biggest shifts with the 51-year-old comes “I just give my analysis of the team,” Tuchel blankly stated “Sometimes I am surprised with what people try to make out of it that Marcus and Phil should be offended with what I said.” Declan Rice echoed his manager saying he would rather have that “kick up the arse” “This is top-level international football,” the midfielder added In other words, there’s the line, as Rice himself puts it. England are now so close to getting over it. They may need that bit more to finally do so This is what Tuchel’s appointment is all about giving the players that second star to bring what’s been missing he isn’t going to take any nonsense,” explained Rice “He knows that he’s here to win the World Cup Tuchel gave a little talk to the squad before their Sunday lunch this is not now just to get a win over Latvia how do we play and how do we impose ourselves and deserve a win against Latvia Such talk offers another topic that is going to bring comparisons with Gareth Southgate’s time There were more than a few questions to Rice over whether the previous regime was too nice Part of that is just the nature of change and the swings that come when a team hasn’t quite got to where they wanted Where Southgate had previously eradicated an unhealthy culture that players didn’t enjoy being part of the wonder now is whether it went too far the other way Part of it is also what a new manager specifically wants Tuchel has always concentrated on the chemistry of his squad This is after all the manager who briefly got career form out of Neymar at Paris Saint-Germain He is big on the idea of “interactions” and teams helping each other through games The thinking is ensuring they don’t feel like they’re mere individuals left out there Tuchel’s research showed that there were 60 such moments in the first half of the Euro 2024 final against Spain “They are key moments in games when you can get together and can communicate and I don’t think we did that enough in the final because those moments can swing games,” Rice added “Henderson’s one of the best I have seen,” Rice says. “I love Hendo, I love playing with him. He helps you so much.” That is about so much more than backslapping and high-fives, of course. Teammates feel Henderson is crucial to setting standards, right up to the level of professionalism in training. “It’s about pushing each other to the max to get the most out of each other,” Rice said. “You only get one career and we’ve already lost two finals. We are all getting older.” Tuchel hasn’t yet opted for a “leadership group”, instead leaving it to individuals to exert influence within the entire squad. Few are as prominent in that facet as Jude Bellingham, given he is commonly seen as the most vocally demanding. He is also a current European club champion, which is relevant when discussing standards. But there have been constant murmurs that Henderson has actually been recalled to check such influence, even though it would sound like the Real Madrid forward’s directness is part of what is required. There were a few conspicuous lines from Tuchel. “Players are quite demanding and I just encourage them to be that way, with a certain limit, in a respectful way,” he stated. “I encourage the group to set their own standards and also set their own standards in how they talk to each other but also in what they demand of each other and to push each other 100 per cent. “I think in a football team, in a video meeting, a debrief of a match, everyone has to endure the moment where he sees himself out of position and the coach says, ‘Listen, this is not what I want from you, I want you here, I want you here, I want you to do this in a different way’. This is always respectful. But we cannot do all the criticism just in an isolated room.” When discussing leaders, he said it “sometimes has a misinterpretation”, Tuchel said. “Because we think, like, ‘the leader looks good, he is the captain, he talks eloquently in front of the camera but then he becomes a mean guy on the training pitch. He wins the Ballon d’Or and he scores and he defends.’ He sounds a good player! But it is not like that. There has to be a group because it is 26 players and it cannot be on one shoulder. “I think it comes down to defining their role and making it clear to the players what you expect, how you see them, that they are not jealous of each other, that they hear it in front of each other and they know it is on their shoulders. And I think we have enough characters and enough quality and enough different characters to lead this group.” There was a perception that the body language wasn’t necessarily productive at Euro 2024, which Rice acknowledges. “I know, on the eye, that can come across like ‘his shoulders are down, he’s having a dig at someone else’ and that can come across in a negative way,” the midfielder says. “It can look bad but it’s also on the individual in terms of how they actually just want the best for the team and push others. That’s what I felt like it was at the Euros.” Rice actually points to a documentary he watched about Manchester City – all the more notable as an Arsenal leader – and how they had several voices pushing them. “The best teams that have won have not had one leader in the pitch, they have had four or five or six who can push a group. Thomas has been really good on that,” explained the Gunners midfielder. “It’s like constructive criticism.” This is ultimately what Tuchel is getting at, and why people might have to get used to what seems a bluntness. “They know very well they didn’t have the impact that they expect from themselves,” Tuchel said of Foden and Rashford. “There is no message that I give through you or no message that I didn’t say to them directly.” This isn’t about careful development any more, after all. It’s about getting it done, no matter how blunt that sounds. Southgate was seen surrounded by his family as he soaked in the atmosphere in Jaipur Former England football team manager Gareth Southgate was spotted in Rajasthan Royals colours during the team’s match against Mumbai Indians at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on Thursday Clad in the Royals jersey during the Indian Premier League Pink Promise match Southgate was seen surrounded by his family as he soaked in the IPL 2025 atmosphere in Jaipur Here's a familiar face... Gareth Southgate enjoying some IPL cricket at Rajasthan Royals vs Mumbai Indians 😅🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/Ln4Lssqz1i One of the most successful managers in the history of English football Gareth Southgate led England to the 2018 FIFA World Cup semi-finals the UEFA Euro 2020 final and the UEFA Euro 2024 final losing 17 times and playing out 24 draws during his eight-year tenure as head coach Never miss an update on Rajasthan Royals—get the latest articles, news, and more by clicking here! Southgate was knighted in the New Year Honours list for 2025 as recognition for his services to English association football. He was the fourth former England manager to receive a knighthood after World Cup-winning coach Alf Ramsey, Walter Winterbottom and Bobby Robson. Southgate stepped down as head coach after England lost the Euro 2024 final against Spain last year. Prior to his stint as England head coach, Southgate had also managed Middlesbrough and the England U21 team. As a player, Southgate played more than 500 matches over the course of his career. He won the Football League Cup with Aston Villa and Middlesbrough. He also played for Crystal Palace and made his debut with the Eagles as a player. © Copyright rajasthan royals. All rights reserved. Former England manager Gareth Southgate has jokingly revealed he is unlikely to be called ‘Sir’ by his family after being awarded a knighthood in the New Year Honours The 54-year-old was recognised for his services to football and is the fourth England boss to become a knight after Sir Walter Winterbottom, Sir Alf Ramsey and Sir Bobby Robson Southgate said representing his country as a player and manager had been the “greatest honour” “I’m deeply grateful for all the kind messages and comments I’ve received since the announcement of my knighthood,” he posted on LinkedIn on Tuesday morning “It has been the greatest honour to represent my country as both a player and a manager for some 20 years and to be part of the game I love for almost 40 I am incredibly thankful for the amazing people and teams who have supported me both on and off the field “A special thank you to my family for their constant love and encouragement though I must admit they’ve made it clear that the titles I hold at home will remain unchanged.” Southgate has been hailed as one of the nation’s “greatest ever managers” by the Football Association FA chair Debbie Hewitt MBE paid a glowing tribute to Southgate following his eight-year reign as England boss, which ended with a 2-1 defeat by Spain in the Euro 2024 final “Throughout his career in the game as a player he has embodied the best of English football,” she said Sir Gareth’s remarkable coaching achievements across four major tournaments include two successive Euro finals equalling our best-ever men’s World Cup performance away from home and being ranked in the world’s top five for more than five years “It has been a privilege to know the man and the manager All of us who have experienced his thoughtfulness dedication and leadership are delighted with this wonderful news.” Southgate won 57 caps for England between 1995 and 2004 and played at three major tournaments: Euro 1996 Remembered for missing the decisive spot-kick in the Euro 1996 semi-final penalty shootout defeat by Germany Aston Villa and Middlesbrough player counted on his strong character to bounce back from his Wembley heartbreak He led Middlesbrough to the UEFA Cup final in 2006 at the end of a 16-year senior playing career – and then succeeded England-bound manager Steve McClaren on Teesside Boro finished 12th and 13th in the Premier League under Southgate’s command before being relegated in May 2009 He was sacked the following October with Middlesbrough one point from top spot in the Championship and joined the FA as head of elite development in February 2011 Having succeeded former team-mate Stuart Pearce as under-21s manager in 2013, England won the Toulon tournament under his charge in the summer of 2016. Within a few months he was England manager after Sam Allardyce’s brief reign, first on a temporary basis, to change the course of English football. Southgate stood alongside his players on societal issues such as racism, reconnected fans with the team after a disappointing Euro 2016 under Roy Hodgson, and ensured England were a force to be reckoned with. On the biggest stage, England reached the semi-finals of the 2018 World Cup when Southgate turned the waistcoat into a must-have fashion accessory. England lost to eventual runners-up France in a World Cup quarter-final four years later. Southgate ended England’s 55-year wait for a men’s final at Euro 2020, delayed 12 months by Covid, with his side beaten agonisingly on penalties by Italy. There was another painful near miss four years on as Spain delivered a blow in Berlin. But Southgate, who was awarded an OBE in 2019, left the job after 102 matches as the only manager of the England men’s team to lead them to two major tournament finals. LondonJames Graham has rewritten parts of his hit play to reflect the 2024 Euros Wed 19 Mar 2025 01.01 CETShareIt’s unusual for an award-winning commercially successful play to be revived with a substantially rewritten second half and multiple new characters James Graham’s reason for dismantling a hit is that his story of Gareth Southgate’s renewal of the England men’s football team was although the fact that the Spanish winner was scored by a substitute after an agonising offside review confirms a strong theme: football as a metaphor for life’s tiny margins between good and bad outcomes Original squad members such as Gunnar Cauthery’s crisp Gary Lineker now have new teammates in uncannily capturing the corkscrew frown and jumping eyebrows Australia-trained team psychologist Pippa Grange Gina McKee in 2023 foregrounded the northern English while Liz White now emphasises the Antipodean Valuable new players include Gamba Cole’s Raheem Sterling Tristan Waterson’s Dele Alli and Jude Carmichael’s Marcus Rashford – although the rewrite might have dealt more with the fact that so many of the players Graham focused on only two years ago have since lost form A weakness remains the simplicity of some minor characters respectively a manager and football executive of intelligence and charm are portrayed as unrecognisable vulgarians Dear England chooses not to dramatise one England manager (Roy Hodgson) and a prime minister of the period (Rishi Sunak) penalty shootouts and changing room dance-offs – extraordinarily put the ball into ballet Dear England increasingly strikes me as a theatrical sibling of The West Wing Where Aaron Sorkin’s TV drama consoled liberals during the George W Bush years with the fantasy of a Democrat intellectual giant in the White House That this corrective resonance may survive into a Labour administration is revealing of the state we’re in The tour to football capitals including Newcastle Liverpool and Leeds will provide another fascinating context At the Olivier theatre, National Theatre, London, until 24 May and at the Lowry, Salford, 29 May-29 June. Then touring. sharing outfit advice and inspirations on her curated social media accounts Rumours are swirling over the possibility that Gareth Southgate could be knighted by King Charles in 2025 But behind the football manager is another Southgate who often served as quite the inspiration for her father’s stunning Championship runs Mia was crowned one of the country’s most eligible power players back in the heady days of 2022, when England fans everywhere were gearing up for the World Cup in Qatar. The then 23-year-old made it into Tatler’s Little Black Book not only for her enviable family connections, but her sophisticated, sustainable, and fashion-forward style. He's Time's Person of the Year and the next President of the United States. She is a former small-time Slovenian fashion model who rose to wear the mantle of First Lady. On the eve of the US presidential election back in 2020, friends, DC insiders and Melania herself gave Ben Judah the inside track… Gareth Southgate and Alison Southgate attend day six of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 06 Olivia Henson tied the knot with Hugh Grosvenor, the Duke of Westminster, in the society wedding of the year. Now, the new Duchess of Westminster has announced that she is pregnant. As the Grosvenors no doubt celebrate the good news, let Tatler introduce you to the chaterlaine of Eaton Hall Of course, there are some luscious-looking trips abroad. Holidays ranging from Fuerteventura to Florence and sunset dinners on Botswana safaris – proving it's not just Gareth Southgate who is well-travelled Already crowned in Tatler's Little Black Book Mia Southgate is quite the power player when it comes to British sport's biggest it-girls often documenting her jet-setting travel diaries And yes, the man himself does feature on Mia Southgate's feed: Expect to see the footballing legend in heartwarming black and white photos over pub lunches with Mia’s brother Flynn; and candid behind-the-scenes shots at Swinsty Hall, their 16th-century family home in Yorkshire. Is King Felipe VI of Spain the most dashing royal of all time?By Natasha LeakeRead MoreWhen she’s not busy leading the pack when it comes to London’s sporting glitterati she raised over £3,000 for Bowel Cancer UK with whom Mia frequently poses to share an outfit update on Instagram This content can also be viewed on the site it originates from is it any wonder Gareth Southgate would often cite Mia as an inspiration during his illustrious career as England manager A passionate speaker when it comes to platforming Women’s Football Southgate credits his daughter for keeping him on his toes The Queen of timeless fashion: Elizabeth II’s 100 most elegant looksBy Chandler TregaskesRead MoreSouthgate concluded his speech with a reminder of Mia’s impact on his hugely-successful coaching style: ‘For me that's a great reminder What opportunities do I want for my daughter?’ No doubt Mia Southgate will have spent some quality time with her father after he stepped back from the monumental job of managing England earlier this summer. At the time, Prince William wrote a heartfelt message to the 53-year-old thanking him for his work on the team over the years. ‘What world do I want for my daughter?’: Gareth Southgate has said he considers his daughter quite the inspiration In a world exclusive, Lady Eliza and Lady Amelia Spencer opened up to Associate Editor Sacha Forbes in the March 2021 issue of Tatler. Rediscover the interview as the family make headlines once more and true leadership under the most intense pressure and scrutiny ‘And thank you for being an all-round class act You should be incredibly proud of what you’ve achieved Former England manager Gareth Southgate has ruled out returning to coaching for at least year despite interest from Manchester United should they decide to sack Erik ten Hag Southgate resigned as England boss after leading the Three Lions to the final of the European Championship in the summer, where they were beaten by Spain He has since been working for UEFA as a technical observer The 54-year-old has been heavily linked with the United manager's job amid mounting pressure on Erik ten Hag Southgate has a close relationship with a number of United executives -- including Sir Dave Brailsford and sporting director Dan Ashworth -- while club sources have made no secret of their admiration for the former Middlesbrough manager Sources have told ESPN that Southgate refused to discuss the role last summer And speaking at the European Club Association Forum on Thursday he insisted he is in no rush to return to management "I need to give myself time to make good decisions When you come out of a really big role you need to give your body time I'm fortunate that there are lots of opportunities presenting themselves." Gareth Southgate managed England for eight years. Emin Sansar/Anadolu via Getty ImagesUnited bosses decided to stick with Ten Hag in the summer despite speaking to a number of different candidates including Thomas Tuchel and Mauricio Pochettino during a lengthy end-of-season review His contract was extended for an extra year until 2026 but the Dutchman has found himself back under pressure early in the new season after just three wins from 10 games United's executive committee met in London on Tuesday to discuss There has since been no communication that a decision to sack the 54-year-old was reached and sources have told ESPN he is preparing as normal for United's next game against Brentford at Old Trafford after the international break Gareth Southgate left his role as England manager in July. Adam Davy/PA Images via Getty ImagesFive months after leaving his job as England manager Gareth Southgate has said his next career move could be outside the football industry In a long post on social media platform LinkedIn Southgate said he is searching for his next "purpose" in life after his time as the coach of the England men's national team from 2016-2024 "This higher purpose kept me on track, gave me structure, made my life more fulfilling and is going to be extremely difficult to replicate," Southgate wrote Tuesday. "It's why I'm not limiting my future options to remaining as a football coach." Otherwise, Southgate has slipped out of the limelight, with England having moved on -- initially with an interim coach in Lee Carsley and, from Jan. 1, with a full-time replacement in Thomas Tuchel. Southgate said much of his focus has been on his chosen charities "After eight years serving in one of the highest-profile roles in world football I'm consciously taking time to reflect on what I lived through and thinking deeply about what comes next," he wrote "I'm comfortable with this period of 'exploration' and not having all the answers I'm following the advice I would give to any young person seek different life experiences and when you decide what's next Some of football’s greatest names have been knighted for their achievements in the game Sir Alf Ramsey received his gong for leading England to World Cup victory in 1966 Sir Alex Ferguson became a footballing knight for turning Manchester United into serial winners of the Premier League This exclusive group also includes some of the game’s greatest legends on the pitch joining these illustrious ranks is Gareth Southgate who has been awarded a knighthood in the New Year Honours list a journeyman defender and failed England manager Southgate’s record as manager of the England team speaks for itself three favourable draws in major international tournaments His supporters (and there are plenty of them in the ranks of the Football Association and elsewhere) point out that Southgate led England to two consecutive European Championship finals and the 2018 World Cup semi-finals They claim this makes him England’s most successful manager since the great Ramsey It is a rather peculiar way of defining success International football is about winning the major tournaments Southgate was found wanting when it mattered most He won plenty of games – 64 out of 102 matches played during his time as England manager – but the only statistic that matters is that he lost in the biggest and most important games England lost to Italy in the European Championship final at Wembley Southgate was tactically out-thought by the Italian coach England crashed to defeat in the 2018 World Cup semi-final against an underwhelming Croatia team Southgate finally resigned as England manager this summer after England lost 2-1 to Spain in the Euro 24 final in Germany His tactics were again found wanting and his failure to get the best out of a supremely talented group of players was obvious for all to see It was Southgate’s England tenure writ large.This is why he has had plenty of detractors during his spell in charge of the national team Towards the end of his reign he was even being pilloried by the likes of Gary Lineker who publicly questioned his tactics during the Euros in Germany England fans hurled cups of beer at Southgate during the early stages of the tournament This was disgraceful but reflected a growing disenchantment with his time managing the team Yet people in high places want to reward him with honours Basically for being a good egg,  their kind of guy someone who talks a good game while everything is falling apart He is every football suit’s idea of the perfect manager The Football Association chairwoman Debbie Hewitt congratulated Southgate on his ‘richly-deserved’ honour saying he ‘embodied the best of English football.’ Well if you think that being a good loser embodies the best of football. Hewitt has revealed much about the prevailing complacent mindset at the top of the national game in her lavish praise for Southgate: ‘Off the field he brought our fans closer than ever to the team stood up for what he believed in and inspired players to share his pride in representing England… All of us who have experienced his thoughtfulness dedication and leadership are delighted with this wonderful news.’ What has any of this to do with winning the big tournaments which is the actual job of England manager There was more of the same twaddle from Jamie Carragher who believes Southgate’s knighthood is well-deserved: ‘I think with how he dealt with everything as an England manager shows he is a real class act and deserves this honour.’ Being a class act really isn’t part of the job description.What is it about the serially under-achieving Southgate that sends so many people who should know better into a great tizzy They appear to see in him so many things: humanity They argue that he may have disappointed on the pitch but that he deserves credit for being a transformative figure off the pitch This really has nothing to do with the job of winning the biggest trophies Southgate has been replaced as England manager by Thomas Tuchel Tuchel is everything that Southgate is not He certainly has more chance of actually leading England to glory Southgate’s tenure and his knighthood will be forgotten soon enough Subscribe to unlock 3 months of unlimited access for just £3 He gave fans moments of pint-launching euphoria but it’s time to find a manager who can achieve the ultimate dream The penalty win against Switzerland at the Euros was my best moment There was a redemptive quality to it that had roots going as deep as the manager’s miss in 1996 I’d happily take Mauricio Pochettino or Thomas Tuchel I would also love it if Arsène Wenger threw his name into the hat it felt at this tournament like something was souring between him I’m sad because he’s easily the best England manager of my lifetime the last few years have been wonderful and because he’s conducted himself with such grace and dignity probably unpopular choice (taking into account the likely difficulty of prising Eddie Howe from Newcastle) would be Sean Dyche but his England team would be rock solid at the back and no one would have any doubt about what was expected of them in attack I’m not sure he’s any worse or more negative than Didier Deschamps England beat Colombia on penalties at the World Cup in 2018 Photograph: Michael Regan/FIFA‘Ange Postecoglou would be perfect’He is being judged a failure for not winning a tournament rather than a success for making that seem a realistic prospect but he has done everything he could have done and will no doubt welcome a rest As well as the impact he has had on the mentality of the team and players’ willingness to play internationally he doesn’t receive enough credit for making sure those players choose England would England have had Declan Rice or Jack Grealish has international experience and has shown he can have an immediate impact which is essential for international managers who don’t have much time to work with the team If you had said in 2016 that England would have reached two finals He has restored a lot of respect for the team and totally reversed the scorn with which many of the players were viewed The team is now more important than individual players and he has instilled a sense of pride and togetherness within them during a period when those qualities are otherwise lacking in public life is anyone identified with a single English club such as Klopp; not because I don’t think he would do a decent job but because being associated with one club would inevitably lead to charges of favouritism He must be sick of the bilious criticism from people who don’t work with the players on a regular basis and don’t see what they do in training a radical change while still sticking with the values he has added to the set up or maybe Southgate can swap jobs with Sarina Wiegman They were very much a world class side then The result made me realise that we have a seriously good team though we should try to lure Klopp back to the game I’m not too fussed about having an English manager; let’s just get the right person Perhaps after the next managerial cycle we can consider Michael Carrick He changed the perception of the team after some horrible times and brought unprecedented success in his own way I have not really liked how his team has played for a while (the Euro 2020 final was a major letdown) and a change of style would be welcomed Reaching finals should never be sniffed at particularly as both performances were somewhat weak He should have resigned or been let go after the 2022 World Cup as he is clearly a very admirable human being and an outstanding “man manager.” However his deficiencies in other important football managerial domains are holding back a golden generation of English players It has to be viewed as a success relative to decades of hugely disappointing performances his inability to manage England to a tournament win when they could have won any of the past three major tournaments He would bring all the man-management talent that Southgate did plus he has all of the other critical managerial abilities that Southgate unfortunately lacked And he’s essentially an honorary Englishman after his long and successful tenure at Liverpool Published: Invalid Date Gareth Southgate has dropped the strongest hint yet that he may never return to football management The 54-year-old stood down as England manager following the Three Lions’ defeat to Spain in the Euro 2024 final in July It capped off a progressive era for the national team who reached the World Cup semi-final in 2018 before losing the Euro 2020 final to Italy – all under the stewardship of Southgate The ex-Aston Villa and Middlesbrough defender had been linked with club roles including the previously vacant managerial post at Manchester United it appears that Southgate has no plans to return to the dugout any time soon following his exploits with England Writing on LinkedIn Southgate said: “After eight years serving in one of the highest profile roles in World Football Looking back there are matches and moments I will remember for the rest of my life “Every morning I drove through the gates of St George’s Park, I had a responsibility to improve English football. Whenever the National Anthem played pre- game, I was representing 50 million people, their hopes and dreams. “When I travelled, or spoke publicly I had a duty to be an ambassador for my country. Even in the most difficult moments, whether after heartbreaking defeats or during tense media scrutiny I was acutely aware of the need to stand with dignity and demonstrate strong leadership. “This was not only for the players and staff beside me but also for the millions of young people watching, who might find inspiration and hope in what we do. Southgate admits that whilst he is currently at a crossroads in his life time away from the spotlight has helped him visualise possible new career openings I’ve really enjoyed picking the brains of some outstanding people," he continued "By offering them a blank canvas great conversations have developed and a flow of ideas I’d never contemplated joining LinkedIn was not the sum total…!) It’s shown me the importance of a good network and the power of getting different perspectives “I’m comfortable with this period of ‘exploration’ and not having all the answers I’m finding my required purpose within all that being able to dial up the days supporting my chosen charities “I’m not the only 50something contemplating a change of direction An article in The Times last week said that a third of the current 45 to 54 year old working cohort expects to change careers before they retire Finding purpose appears to be a major driver behind these numbers “So if you’re at a similar crossroads I wish you well It’s my intention to identify people I want to work with and projects and passions I want to work on I will be putting purpose high on my list of considerations because in those difficult moments we all face BLACK FRIDAY DEAL - Bet £10 and get £60 in bonuses CLAIM HERE Opt in via mobile and bet £10+ on any sports at odds of 2.00+ by 23:59 on 01/12/2024 Get 3x£10 in Free Bets & £30 in casino bonuses on selected games GambleAware.org | Please gamble responsibly Check out all the best free bets and offers from talkSPORT and our partners Manchester City star Phil Foden has aimed a dig at former England boss Gareth Southgate for playing him in a "difficult" position at Euro 2024. says ex-England boss","description":"Former England head coach Gareth Southgate says he will \"not coach in the next year\" and that he is enjoying taking a break.","thumbnailUrl":["https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/1920x1080/p0jwznwd.jpg","https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/1232x1232/p0jwznwd.jpg","https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/688xn/p0jwznwd.jpg","https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/400xn/p0jwznwd.jpg"],"uploadDate":"2024-10-10T17:12:56.241Z","duration":"PT1M52S"}I won't coach in the next year - SouthgateThis video can not be played Close00Former England manager Gareth Southgate says he will "not coach in the next year" and he is enjoying taking a break after dedicating the last 11 years of his life to England Under-21s and then the full side The 54-year-old resigned from the England job after defeat by Spain in the Euro 2024 final in July READ MORE: Southgate plans year out from management Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingRead descriptionEditor's recommendationsI won't coach in the next year - Southgate 00:01:52I won't coach in the next year - Southgate 1:52Up Next Watch: Fan catches ball while daughter covers his eyes 00:00:19Watch: Fan catches ball while daughter covers his eyes 0:19'It's hard to watch' - Solskjaer discusses Man Utd woes 00:02:02'It's hard to watch' - Solskjaer discusses Man Utd woes 2:02Moyes & Pickford share favourite Goodison Park memories 00:01:06Moyes & Pickford share favourite Goodison Park memories 1:06Five things to know before Miami Grand Prix 00:01:51Five things to know before Miami Grand Prix 1:51Nobody expected this - Amorim on first-leg win in Bilbao 00:01:34Nobody expected this - Amorim on first-leg win in Bilbao 1:34Maresca praises 16-year-old Chelsea debutant Walsh 00:01:08Maresca praises 16-year-old Chelsea debutant Walsh 1:08Beckham at 50: His first taste of Man Utd 00:01:28Beckham at 50: His first taste of Man Utd 1:28'He's quite fussy!' - meet the craftsman who makes O'Sullivan's cues Video 00:02:09'He's quite fussy!' - meet the craftsman who makes O'Sullivan's cues 2:09Yamal is a genius 0:52Bompastor proud of WSL title winners Chelsea 00:01:10Bompastor proud of WSL title winners Chelsea 1:10Arsenal need 'something special' to reach final - Arteta Video 00:01:14Arsenal need 'something special' to reach final - Arteta Showbiz | Celebrity News Sign up to our free weekly newsletter for exclusive competitions I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice Sir Gareth Southgate has said “manipulative and toxic influencers” trick young men into thinking women are against them, days after a court heard a killer “turned to” Andrew Tate the day before murdering three people The former England manager said many young men end up “searching for direction” and fill the void with a “new kind of role model who do not have their best interest at heart” Crossbow and knife killer Kyle Clifford murdered his ex-partner Louise Hunt her sister Hannah Hunt and their mother Carol Hunt in an act said to have been fuelled by the “violent misogyny promoted” by controversial influencer Tate Sir Gareth followed in the footsteps of famous authors entrepreneurs and members of the royal family in delivering the 46th Richard Dimbleby Lecture at the University of London where he said some influencers “willingly trick young men into believing that success is measured by money or dominance” He said: “As real-world communities and mentorship declines reluctant to talk or express their emotions “They willingly trick young men into believing that success is measured by money or dominance and that the world … including women … is against them “They are as far away as you could possibly get from the role models our young men need in their lives.” the Prime Minister’s official spokesman said the Home Secretary was “committed to cracking down on people pushing harmful and hateful beliefs the Tate brothers are facing allegations of trafficking minors sexual intercourse with a minor and money laundering in which they are accused of human trafficking and forming a criminal gang to sexually exploit women Scottish university returns rare Tasmanian shell necklace Max George confirmed for The War Of The Worlds tour after recovery from surgery First day of spring may be hottest of year so far Past AXA Startup Angel winners share their tips In the UK, Bedfordshire Police secured a European arrest warrant for separate allegations of rape and human trafficking which the two brothers “unequivocally deny” Florida attorney general James Uthmeier said on social media he had ordered a criminal inquiry into the Tate brothers after the two flew to the US state from Romania when their travel ban was lifted Prince Louis steals the show at VE Day parade as he keeps dad William looking sharp and mimics brother George Prince Louis steals show with sweet antics at VE parade VE Day 2025 fashion: best looks from the day VE Day 2025 fashion: Princess of Wales to Lady Victoria Starmer Ukraine 'launches stunning Kursk offensive' in major blow for Putin ahead of Victory Day celebrations Ukraine 'launches stunning Kursk offensive' in blow for Putin Stacey Solomon 'regrets doing reality show with Joe Swash' for tough reason Stacey Solomon 'regrets reality show with Joe Swash' for tough reason Rihanna shows off baby bump at star-studded Met Gala 2025 as singer's third pregnancy with A$AP Rocky announced Rihanna debuts baby bump on star-studded Met Gala blue carpet Search suggestions update instantly to match the search query After eight years and 102 games, Gareth Southgate has stepped down from his role as manager of the England men’s football team following their defeat in the final of Euro 2024 England reached two European Championship finals (including the first major tournament final abroad by an England men’s team) The following year, interesting revelations about the culture of the senior England men’s side were made by three former players: Rio Ferdinand they suggested the competitive nature of the English Premier League coupled with the proliferation of broadcasting money had led to players subconsciously putting their club above country to retain their competitive advantage As Gerrard put it, players in the England camp had respect for each other rather than a friendly bond. Part of this can be attributed to the psychology of English football fans, 63% of whom wanted players to perform better for their club than the national team, according to a 2021 survey of fans One of the changes Southgate has been widely commended for is his player selection. In the same 2017 interview Ferdinand commended the manager’s desire to integrate players from England youth teams into the national squad For example, Phil Foden, Marc Guéhi, Conor Gallagher and Jadon Sancho were all part of the England side that lifted the under-17 World Cup in 2017, while Anthony Gordan and Cole Palmer played in the winning England under-21 Euros team in 2023. Having come up through the England ranks together, these footballers had an existing camaraderie that made them likely to form better bonds in the senior team despite spending most of the year with their different clubs While there were only four players of colour in England’s 23-man squad for the 2014 World Cup this increased to ten out of 26 for Euro 2020 and 11 out of 26 for Euro 2024 Once again, Southgate’s handling of this, and other sides of his pastoral support for players, has been largely commended. His ability to stand up for his players and shield them from public criticism, and his willingness to speak out and say what’s right and wrong, has not only been commendable, it helped bring out the best in his players This tactic saw penalty-takers paired with a player who would walk back with them so if they missed they wouldn’t have to do so alone As has been pointed out by the new Culture secretary Southgate’s impact as England manager has been as important off the pitch as on it with his team comprising “incredible young footballers drawn from every community across the country who look and sound and feel like modern Britain” The importance of role models is widely discussed in academic literature Southgate has ensured that when kids turn on their TV sets to watch England they see an inclusive vision of the strength of diversity in wider British society through his squad Now the Southgate era is over, his successor (whom I desperately want to be Eddie Howe the current manager of Newcastle United) has big boots to fill – not only in terms of performances on the pitch The new England manager must ensure the cultural successes achieved by Southgate do not fade into the past while building a squad that continues to value the mindset of its players as much as their talent If this happens, football will hopefully come home soon (maybe even in 2026) we will have Southgate to thank for instilling the team’s all-important culture change Sarthak Mondal, Lecturer in Sport Management, University of Portsmouth This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Read the original article Explore the Faculty of Science and Health at the University of Portsmouth and learn more about the teaching and research activities that take place within the Faculty's different departments and schools info@port.ac.uk london@port.ac.uk +44 (0)23 9284 8484 The phone line is open Monday–Thursday 8.30am–5.15pm GARETH Southgate has been cleared over a controversial tax scheme — paving the way for a knighthood in the New Year Honours List The former England boss was under Whitehall scrutiny over film investment deals He still needs official approval but a source said: “Now he’s cleared the checks people are talking about him becoming ‘Sir Gareth’.” It would see him follow in the footsteps of Three Lions greats Sir Alf Ramsey and Sir Bobby Robson. Tax bosses have cleared the way by ruling he did not break rules by investing in a controversial film investment scheme The decision came after intensive talks between HM Revenue & Customs executives and Whitehall mandarins in recent weeks A source said: “Gareth deserves the knighthood and people in high places want to honour him “He was a tremendous servant to England and came close to leading the team to their first silverware since 1966. “Gareth has also been a great role model and is a hugely respected public figure.” Ministers are traditionally extremely cautious when putting together honours lists Ex-England captain David Beckham’s tax issues are said to have been a factor in him not receiving a knighthood A source said: “Now it seems he has cleared all the checks and people at Westminster are talking about him becoming ‘Sir Gareth’.” Southgate — in charge of England for 102 matches, and pictured with FA patron Prince William before this year’s final against Spain — was among stars to plough cash into Ingenious Media But the deals were probed by the taxman over fears that the scheme was simply an artificial way of reducing tax bills Last year, a spokesman for Southgate said he was a “proud Englishman” who had “always paid his taxes and complied with HMRC throughout his career” The dad of two is also understood to have put aside the disputed funds “on account” as soon as HMRC challenged the scheme Last night we approached an agent for Southgate A Cabinet Office spokesman said: “It would be inappropriate to comment on potential honours recipients.” GARETH Southgate was among hundreds of high-profile clients to plough cash into Ingenious Media Gary Lineker and Wayne Rooney were other sports stars to have invested with the firm between 2002 and 2010 actor Sacha Baron Cohen and Ant and Dec also did so All were advised that their millions would be boosting Britain’s film industry in a tax-efficient way but was also found by HMRC to have run tax-avoidance schemes More than 400 investors ultimately found themselves embroiled in a £434million tax avoidance dispute HMRC demanded that investors with Ingenious repaid them None of those involved was guilty of any wrongdoing Many of the stars ultimately settled financially with HMRC while others took legal action against advisers GARETH Southgate took charge of 102 games for England before quitting in the aftermath of the Euro 2024 final defeat to Spain But what were the best - and worst matches - from the popular gaffer's eight-year reign before that devastating Sunday night in Berlin Colombia 1-1 England (3-4 on pens,) 2018 World Cup This was the night that long-suffering supporters finally started to believe that it was coming home England held their nerve to advance to the quarter final of the World Cup 2018 on penalties It was our first shootout victory for 22 years Following on from the World Cup, England won in Spain for the first time in 31 years with a brilliant Uefa Nations League victory Southgate’s boys stunned the Seville crowd into silence with a thrilling performance that saw them lead 3-0 at the break thanks to a Raheem Sterling brace and Marcus Rashford Although the hosts scored two after the break the way the Three Lions tore La Roja apart excited every fan Southgate led England to their first major final in 55 years as they beat Denmark after extra-time in the Euro 2020 semi-final the Three Lions battled back to send it to extra-time courtesy of an own goal Then it was captain Kane who converted a rebound after Kasper Schmeichel originally saved his penalty in extra-time to win it England had already blown Iran and Wales, 6-2 and 3-0 respectively, away in the World Cup 2022 group stages before they breezed past Senegal The free-scoring Three Lions recorded another big win to set-up a mouthwatering quarter-final against France - what could go wrong On a night when Harry Kane became England’s all-time top scorer the Three Lions recorded a first away win over Italy since 1961 It was the first game since their 2022 World Cup exit and it ensured a perfect start to their Euro 2022 qualifying campaign The nation doubted Southgate's men in the semis of Euro 2024 but they responded with a barnstorming display Xavi Simons opened the scoring for the Dutch but Harry Kane's penalty drew us level And Ollie Watkins slotted in a brilliant winner in injury time to see the Three Lions into their second successive Euros final. Having led England to a first World Cup semi-final since 1990, Southgate men made a dream start as Kieran Trippier put them ahead in the early exchanges But Ivan Perisic equalised as the Croats began to take control Some of Southgate’s substitutions were then questioned after his team were beaten in extra-time although many gave him the benefit of the doubt as he returned a hero Italy 1-1 England (3-2 pens) Euro 2020 final Will probably never get a better chance to have secured a trophy for the Three Lions than this final of the last European Championship Luke Shaw gave us the lead after just seconds but just like against Croatia three years earlier we sat back and let our rivals back into it Leonardo Bonucci duly equalised in the second half and the game eventually went to penalties The unfortunate Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho and Bukayo Saka were all brought on to take a spot-kick but the brave trio all missed as the Azzurri broke our hearts to take the prize A year on from the Euros and it was utter embarrassment for Southgate in this Nations League game at Molineux It was our biggest home defeat since 1928 and the result led to England being relegated from the top group of the Nations League and back to one that contained the Republic of Ireland Having been free-scoring throughout Qatar 2022 many fancied us to go all the way at the World Cup despite taking on the holders in the quarters We fought back from going behind to level through Kane and many believe that France were then there for the taking had Southgate deployed a more attacking approach Instead, they seemed content with what they had until Olivier Giroud pounced 12 minutes from time to win it But there was still one more twist of the knife for England as the usually-reliable Kane skied a late penalty over the bar uncharacteristically as we crashed out Sarthak Mondal is affiliated with University of Portsmouth University of Portsmouth provides funding as a member of The Conversation UK View all partners As has been pointed out by the new Culture secretary, Lisa Nandy we will have Southgate to thank for instilling the team’s all-important culture change Looking for something good? Cut through the noise with a carefully curated selection of the latest releases, live events and exhibitions, straight to your inbox every fortnight, on Fridays. Sign up here England manager steps down after eight years and 102 games in charge “As a proud Englishman, it has been the honour of my life to play for England and to manage England. It has meant everything to me, and I have given it my all. “But it’s time for change, and for a new chapter. Sunday’s final in Berlin against Spain was my final game as England manager. Read more“I joined the FA in 2011, determined to improve English football. In that time, including eight years as England men’s manager, I have been supported by some brilliant people who have my heartfelt thanks. “I could not have had anyone better alongside me than Steve Holland. He is one of the most talented coaches of his generation, and has been immense. “I have had the privilege of leading a large group of players in 102 games. Every one of them has been proud to wear the three lions on their shirts, and they have been a credit to their country in so many ways. “The squad we took to Germany is full of exciting young talent and they can win the trophy we all dream of. I am so proud of them, and I hope we get behind the players and the team at St George’s Park and the FA who strive every day to improve English football, and understand the power football has to drive positive change. “My special thanks go to the backroom staff who have provided the players and me with unstinting support over the last eight years. Their hard work and commitment inspired me every day, and I am so grateful to them – the brilliant ‘team behind the team’. “We have the best fans in the world, and their support has meant the world to me. I’m an England fan and I always will be. “I look forward to watching and celebrating as the players go on to create more special memories and to connect and inspire the nation as we know they can. Middlesbrough the people – you are now winners,” said Gareth Southgate from his vantage point atop Boro’s open top bus as he addressed a mass of red and white shirts outside the Riverside Stadium on a cold day on 7 March 2004 referring to the North Yorkshire team’s triumph in the 2003/04 League Cup Final – then under the guise of the Carling Cup Steve McClaren’s side had ran out 2-1 winners over Bolton Wanderers to secure their first major trophy in the Club’s history Even the bitter conditions weren’t enough to keep the Boro faithful from welcoming their heroes home as the Club marked the occasion with a parade giving their new trophy a tour of the town Those supporters held on to then-33-year-old’s every word as he delivered his rallying speech which was met with a deafening cheer from the fans gathered before him Southgate skippered the side to victory against Sam Allardyce’s Trotters in a game which saw Middlesbrough come flying out of the blocks It took just two minutes for Joseph-Desire Job to break the deadlock – the fastest goal in a Final at the time – before Boudewijn Zenden doubled Boro’s advantage from the penalty spot with seven minutes played Kevin Davies pulled a goal back for Bolton but McClaren’s men held on for the win as Southgate – proudly sporting the armband – was the first to get his hands on the coveted silverware which he held aloft at the Millennium Stadium And Southgate – who won the competition with Aston Villa back in 1995/96 overcoming Leeds United in the Final at Wembley – was accosted by Sky Sports News when the Boro squad touched down at Teesside Airport “We haven’t actually brought it back – it’s gone missing!” he joked “I think the Chairman’s got it on his next flight.” attentions swiftly turned back to Boro’s Premier League campaign with the Club in action in the top flight just three days later against Birmingham City While it might have meant Southgate and his teammates were expected back in training the very next day they were afforded the evening to savour what they had just achieved you never know what’s going to happen and it was a bit of a strange game the way we took the lead and had to hang on a bit,” Southgate explained “You try and account for everything that might happen but going into a lead so quickly like that didn’t really enter our heads We wanted to start well – you always say that – but it was a big surprise we got two goals up before we’d even started playing.” The current England boss spent five years at the Riverside clocking over 200 appearances for the Club as a player before going on to have a stint in the dugout between 2006 and 2009 but that day in the Welsh capital remains a highlight “I’ve had some amazing experiences, amazing nights, at all three of my Clubs and with the national team,” Southgate explained, speaking to The Northern Echo in February as he reflected on the 2004 Final “But that moment with Middlesbrough is right up there with all of them Cardiff is up there with anything I’ve ever done because it was a genuine moment of history was completely different to anything I’d ever experienced.” It was about much more a one-off showpiece for Boro The 2004 League Cup Final paved the way to Europe for the Club who made it all the way to the UEFA Cup Final in Eindhoven 2006 when they lost out to Sevilla Southgate, you're the one! 👏#EFL | #CarabaoCup pic.twitter.com/nrC0CTzBKI But the experienced Southgate’s potential was there for all to see and it was Middlesbrough’s 4-2 victory over Steaua Bucharest in the second leg of the Semi-Final which prompted a conversation live on air between commentator John Helm and ex-England captain Terry Butcher “I think we reckon he’ll be a very good manager one day,” said Helm in the wake of Southgate’s interview “Perhaps he’s far too sensible to be a manager,” Butcher laughed in response as the pair spoke about the Boro defender’s “management material” who was coming to the twilight of his playing career would be the first England men’s manager to lead the country to two major international finals who was installed as the Three Lions boss on a temporary basis in September 2016 has drawn on one of his favourite footballing memories in the League Cup ahead of the EURO 2024 Final against Spain “Doing what I’m doing now, you’re looking to break down barriers all the time and you’re looking to give people belief of why things can happen,” he told BBC Radio Tees Sport I was with the team who for 125 years had never won anything “It’s been a massive part of my life and for my family Their only memory of me playing for my kids was playing for Middlesbrough dad can win a cup then – it’s not just other teams that do that!’”