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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Ian Parker

Gareth Southgate: Family persuaded me to stay on after England’s World Cup ended

PA Wire

Gareth Southgate has revealed he considered his future as England boss before the Qatar World Cup but now believes he has the chance to make history with the team after his family persuaded him to stay on.

The 52-year-old spent a week pondering his future in the wake of England’s 2-1 defeat to France in the World Cup quarter-finals before it was announced that he intended to see out a contract that runs until December 2024.

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