Gareth Southgate Reflects on Emotional Departure from England Team
Former England manager Gareth Southgate reveals that listening to Adele's 'Someone Like You' evoked deep emotions during his decision to leave the national team after Euro 2024.
Gareth Southgate, who led the England national football team to notable successes, including runner-up finishes in Euro 2020 and Euro 2024, as well as a semi-final appearance in the 2018 World Cup, recently opened up about his emotional departure from the team. In an interview with BBC Radio's Desert Island Discs, Southgate shared that he had decided to step down before Euro 2024 commenced. He found solace in Adele's song 'Someone Like You,' which resonated with his feelings about leaving the team. Southgate stated, 'Before the Euros, I knew I was going to leave the England national team. There are many words in Adele's 'Someone Like You' that, even when I listen to it today, remind me of my relationship with this team.' He emphasized the importance of accepting separation and cherishing the good memories shared, despite any regrets. Southgate officially resigned from his position following the conclusion of Euro 2024, marking the end of a significant chapter in England's football history.
