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Gareth Southgate, who departed as England manager in summer 2024, is currently promoting his new book and considering his next career step. He indicated that it is not definite he will remain in football, highlighting his passion for working with young men outside the sport. When asked about the possibility of managing Manchester United, Southgate noted the club's current manager is performing well and gave a non-committal answer. Southgate had previously been linked with the Old Trafford position due to his connection with Sir Dave Brailsford, whose involvement at United has since reduced. While not entirely ruling out a future return to football, Southgate stressed he is presently content outside the game and dismissed any notion of entering politics.