Gareth Southgate to quit football? Ex-England boss reveals new job offers as he opens up on next role

Southgate resigned from his post after the Three Lions' heartbreaking loss against Spain in the final of Euro 2024. The British coach parted ways with the English men's national team after eight years where he had guided them to two European Championship finals and the semi-final of the 2018 World Cup in Russia.

The 54-year-old's next career move has been a subject of speculation ever since he left the England job. From taking up punditry to being linked with a move to Manchester United as Erik ten Hag's replacement, there have been multiple rumours regarding Southgate's next job. However, putting an end to all speculations, the manager himself has now opened up on his immediate future.

Speaking to Sky News, Southgate said, "I’m not going to rush into anything. I’ve got lots of opportunities, I'm very open-minded to what's next. That might be in football, that might be outside of football. I'm just going to take some time, refresh, recharge and go from there.

"I think at the moment people know that I need to get my energy back. I had an incredible eight-year journey with the team, it was an absolute privilege to be manager of my country. I worked with brilliant players, and a fantastic staff."

The Three Lions were in action for the first time in the post-Southgate era. With new interim coach Lee Carsley in charge, the team played two Nations League matches in the September international break where they comfortably beat Ireland and Finland.