Sir Gareth Southgate spent eight years in one of the highest-profile roles in the country: leading the England men’s football team on the world stage.
In that time, he forged a unique management style, combining calm empathy with mental resilience, courageous integrity with strong accountability.
His leadership at England propelled the men’s national team to its most sustained success in fifty years, reaching the 2018 FIFA World Cup Semi Final and the UEFA Euro 2020 and 2024 Finals. In the process, Southgate revitalised and reshaped the national team's footballing identity.
In this rare evening, Southgate will take to the stage alongside Football Focus presenter Mark Clemmit, to celebrate his new book Dear England: Lessons in Leadership. He will discuss the experiences that shaped him: his leadership style, the principles that informed his decisions, and the grace under pressure that enabled him to perform under the most intense public scrutiny.
From his early days as a Premier League captain, to guiding England through four major tournaments, to becoming a cultural figure whose open letter during the Covid-19 pandemic inspired the hit West End play and forthcoming BBC drama Dear England, Southgate’s story is one of overcoming adversity, building quiet resolve and enacting long-lasting change.
Hear directly from the man who has represented England more times than anyone else as a player and manager — and who transcends football to offer modern-day leadership lessons that apply to any individual, team, or organisation.
