- Gareth Southgate, who recently departed as England manager after an eight-year tenure, has chosen not to take on a television punditry role for the current World Cup.
- Southgate's decision stems from a desire to avoid any potential disruption or misinterpretation of his comments regarding the England squad, stating he wanted to 'keep out of the way'.
- This marks Southgate's first World Cup since leaving the England setup, having previously attended seven tournaments in various capacities including player, broadcaster, scout, and manager.
- He was succeeded by Thomas Tuchel, who is leading the England side into their Group L opener against Croatia.
- Southgate conveyed a message of good luck to the England team via Instagram, expressing strong belief that the squad is 'ready to win' the tournament.
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