Sir Gareth Southgate: I don't miss managing England

Former England manager Sir Gareth Southgate says he does not miss managing the Three Lions and carrying the "weight" of the job.

The 54-year-old stepped down as England manager last summer after his side were beaten in the Euro 2024 final by Spain.

Southgate guided England to two European Championship finals during his seven-and-a-half years in charge, finishing runner-up on both occasions.

The fourth-placed finish England achieved at the 2018 World Cup was the side's best performance at a major tournament since 1990.

But the former Middlesbrough manager, who was knighted on Wednesday for his services to English football, says he does not miss being in charge of the team.

"It is a little bit strange (watching the team) but also I'm not missing it," Southgate told BBC Sport.

"I think it's important that I am on that sofa and out of their way, you know, it's theirs to take on now and I think it's important that I give the team as much space as possible."

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