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Mr Nice Guy

Photography by Jon Enoch

Author

Tony Hodson

Published on

June 5 2020

Gareth Southgate

England, 2016–2024

"My years of playing at a high level and now managing at a high level would tell people that there's probably more than they know about me"

England manager Gareth Southgate speaks exclusively to The Coaches' Voice about being labelled 'Mr Nice Guy'. He recalls the first time he was accused of being "too nice" and explains why it is he believes he has the character needed to get the best out of any players under his guidance.

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