Gareth Southgate rules out managing in Premier League

Former England manager Gareth Southgate has ruled out a return to club management in the Premier League, BBC News reported. Speaking on The Amol Rajan Connection, the 56-year-old manager stated that he does not see a scenario where he takes up a managerial role in the English top flight again. He added that towards the end of his time leading England, he had stopped enjoying the job. [1]

Southgate has been out of management since resigning as England manager after leading the national team to the final of Euro 2024, where they lost to Spain, according to BBC News. He had previously guided England to the Euro 2020 final as well. Southgate managed the England national team from 2016 to 2024. [1][9]

Before taking charge of the national team, Southgate's last spell in club management was a three-year stint with Middlesbrough that ended in 2006, BBC News reported. Sir Gareth Southgate previously played as a defender and midfielder before moving into coaching. [1][9]

The Premier League is the highest level of the English football league system, contested by 20 professional clubs. Operating on a promotion and relegation system with the English Football League, seasons typically run from August to May. [8]