Gareth Southgate has revealed his ambition of managing PL clubs after his England stint.
“I am completely fulfilled in the role, it’s a privilege to be the manager of England. Sometimes in life we are always looking at what’s coming next and not relishing how fortunate we are to be in the position that we are in,” he said.
“I feel like our team can still get better, there are objectives that we still want to achieve. In the future? I know realistically that I’m not going to be England manager in 10 years’ time – I hope to be in six months’ time.
“Somewhere in between that, there is going to be something else. I’d be disappointed if I wasn’t linked with some of those jobs if I’m honest.
“I don’t worry about it because my phone has not been ringing. I think that is because people know that I am committed to the job that I am in.”
“I think there are situations as a leader, where whatever decision you make will be criticised. There are some situations where there isn’t a perfect solution and you all have to just work things out as a group,” he added.
“Time needs to pass. I have to make a decision that is right for the team first and foremost, and also support both of the players. There are so many people involved in a situation like that – everybody is going to have an opinion. Those that have managed or coached before understand the complexities of any situation like that.
“The most important thing is the team and the performance of the team. We were able to focus internally on the football very quickly and we got the results we needed and both boys got back on the pitch.
“They definitely came closer together and Raheem’s message when Joe got an adverse reaction at Wembley was a really powerful one. I think that bought some closure on the episode.
“We are dealing with young men who are going to be emotional at times. Part of the strength of some of our players is the edge that they have. Through that adversity we are stronger for it.”
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