Graham did, however, admit a concern. He sat down with Southgate for an hour to inform the play and the England manager was as decent and authentic as he’d imagined. The only problem: those things don’t tend to make great drama: “Yes, and I think the challenge for James is we’re in a theatre known for great big Shakespearean plays, warriors with swords in the air. Here it’s also someone trying to gain glory for England, but in a gentler, more emotionally intelligent way. How do you make that epic?” Gareth Southgate named England Under-21 boss". BBC Sport. 22 August 2013 . Retrieved 23 September 2013.

Thomas, Joshua (12 September 2023). "Southgate's 'dumbfounding' England calls questioned as he goes against his own 'mantra' ". Optus Sports. In January 2011, Southgate was appointed as the FA's head of elite development, to work with Trevor Brooking. [117] He left the post in July 2012, and ruled himself out of consideration for the role of technical director, [118] for which he had been a leading candidate. [119] Brazil 'could face a points DEDUCTION in World Cup qualifying or be forced to play in an empty stadium' with FIFA 'set to open investigation' Celtic fans are goaded with racist and sectarian banners by Lazio's ultras during Champions League clash in Rome... before fireworks are launched into the away end as tempers flare I don't know where his mind was': Glenn Hoddle suggests Manuel Akanji's error which allowed Lois Openda to give RB Leipzig the lead against Man City was down to Pep Guardiola's tactical instructions

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Harry Kane is THIRD in the European Golden Boot race ahead of Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland... but who are the two strikers leading the way? And, just to say,” Fiennes adds now, “I asked the broadcaster to pull it. And there were some pretty hefty discussions, but ultimately people made the right choice.”

Howard Webb insists VAR was RIGHT to allow Anthony Gordon's winner for Newcastle against Arsenal... but says two players should have been sent off Glenn Hoddle slams Man City defender Manuel Akanji for 'switching off completely' and allowing Lois Openda... Clarke, Richard (7 December 2007). "Wenger– The candidates for the England job". Arsenal F.C. Archived from the original on 4 November 2013 . Retrieved 23 September 2013.

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Barclays Premiership". Middlesbrough F.C. 13 May 2007. Archived from the original on 10 April 2008 . Retrieved 24 December 2007. The midfielder was booed by England fans in recent internationals at Wembley following his move to the Saudi Pro League, but that only seemed to strengthen Southgate’s loyalties to the player. The manager values Henderson’s professionalism, experience and leadership in a youthful squad. IAN LADYMAN: It hurts after a harsh late penalty call earned PSG a 1-1 draw... but Newcastle are still alive in the group of death and are beginning to feel like they belong on the biggest stage

Jamie Vardy PUNCHES HIMSELF in the face in frustration after missing a sitter in Leicester's game with Watford... before the striker redeems himself a b "The Gareth Southgate Story – Blood and Glory". Teesside Live. 2 August 2006 . Retrieved 9 June 2018. Spiers, Tim (10 September 2023). "England's gifted players are in danger of outgrowing Gareth Southgate". The Athletic . Retrieved 18 October 2023.

After winning his first game 2-0 against Malta as caretaker Manager, followed by a draw against Slovenia, a win against Scotland, and a draw with Spain, he was officially appointed Manager on a 4-year contract in November that year.