GARETH SOUTHGATE opened the door to a return to management in the Premier League.
But he admitted it is “not high on my agenda”.
Southgate, 55, stepped away from his role as England manager in July 2024, two days after losing the Euros final to Spain.
He has not been in the dugout since – despite links with various jobs, including Manchester United.
Instead, the former Crystal Palace man has made various speeches, has several business interests, will present a new show for the BBC and will release his new leadership book this week.
Southgate also has more time for his family, to travel and play golf since resigning as Three Lions boss.
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He told BBC Breakfast: “I had an amazing time. Obviously, the great thing with England is that there’s this higher purpose.
“I joined the FA to try to help English football become better, to help youth development in particular.
“I somehow stumbled and ended up in the first-team manager’s job and we had a pretty good period.
“But I’m not desperate to stay in football, I’ve had 37 years in football, which is amazing.”
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Southgate was then pressed on whether he would be tempted back into the Premier League if a big job came up.
He is currently a long 50-1 outsider to be the new Wolves boss – the same as his odds to replace Brendan Rodgers at Celtic.
However, he is the 5-1 second favourite to be the next Manchester United manager, although Ruben Amorim does not appear to be in immediate danger of the sack.
Southgate added: “Well, you can never say never because I’ve just seen Martin O’Neill at his age go to Celtic.
“But it’s not something that’s high on my agenda at the moment.
“I’m enjoying the work around leadership, I’m enjoying my work with young people, very determined to try and make a difference there.
“And so no, I’m very relaxed about not being in football at the moment.”
