Emotional Gareth Southgate reveals song he played on repeat after deciding to quit as England boss

Gareth Southgate performed Someone Like You by Adele after deciding to quit as England boss.

It’s one of eight tracks from the 54-year-old BBC Radio 4’s Desert Island Disc this morning.

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He told host Lorraine Laverne: “I kept playing it until the end euro Because I knew I was leaving.

“Even if I hear it today, it’s related to my relationship England And their relationship with me and how I feel about it.”

Host Lorraine Laverne said: “So leaving someone behind for a lifetime?”

Gareth Answered: “Yes and they have to move on and you wish them well and there are regrets but there are actually some memories that were made and there were a lot of lines in it that really resonated with me.”

Its lyrics include: “Never mind, I’ll find someone like you; I wish nothing but the best for you; Forget me not, I beg; Remember you said; Sometimes it lasts in love, but sometimes it hurts instead.

Thanks Gareth Adele for her support on ITV’s An Audience with Adele during the Euros in 2020 London Palladium in 2021.

It comes as sunday sun Gareth revealed that last week Will be knighted In the new year honors list.

He will follow in the footsteps of Sir Bobby Robson and Sir Alf Ramsey and be knighted for sport after leading the men’s football team to two Euro finals.

the former Chelsea the boss Thomas Tuchel assumes responsibility as England January 1 head coach.