Sir Gareth Southgate, former England manager, expressed that he does not miss the pressures of managing the national team after stepping down post-Euro 2024. Southgate highlighted the burden of expectations that came with the role, noting it took time to understand the relief of letting go of such responsibilities. Although he enjoys watching the team from a distance now, he emphasized the importance of allowing the current squad to thrive without his oversight. Southgate's tenure saw England reach two European Championship finals and achieve a fourth-place finish at the 2018 World Cup, marking significant successes in recent football history.
"It is a little bit strange (watching the team) but also I'm not missing it. I think it's important that I am on that sofa and out of their way."
"I think it's hard to describe because until that weight's gone you don't necessarily realise just on a day-to-day basis... how do I make England better?"
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