Southgate has been out of work since last July after resigning as England's manager just two days after their defeat to Spain in the European Championships final. 

The 54 year-old enjoyed a successful eight-year stint with the Three Lions, leading the team to two finals at Euro 2020 and 2024 as well as the World Cup semi-finals in 2018. 

Southgate took charge of 102 matches with England, winning 61 of those, with the Three Lions netting 223 goals during his tenure.

His 14 wins at major tournaments are the most of any manager in England's history, while they reached more finals (two) in four attempts than they did in their first 23 appearances at the World Cup and Euros.

"I'm enjoying my life," Southgate said. "I've got quite a lot on.

"I'm in the middle of writing a book, I've got several business interests. I do some work on leadership, help with some young coaches.

"But I've also got time to travel and play a bit of golf, play a bit of paddle tennis, so yeah, I'm very much enjoying that balance."

Southgate's managerial career has seen him have stints former club Middlesbrough and England's Under-21's before taking over the senior side in 2016. 

"You can't say never to anything because 15 years ago I left Middlesbrough and I wasn't certain I would manage then," Southgate said. 

"Then I ended up on a strange path into managing the national team. But it's not something I'm actively looking at the moment."

Southgate also said that he was surprised to learn of speculation surrounding links to taking the reins with the Poland national team ahead of the 2026 World Cup. 

Michal Probierz resigned from his role in June amid a falling out with captain Robert Lewandowski, though Poland has since named Jan Urban as his successor. 

"I am kind of used to it," Southgate said of the rumours about him. "I mean, I was linked with the Poland job, which I knew nothing about, so that was a strange one.

"Something gets written and then it's reported everywhere, but yeah, there's probably a lot of others, but I kind of accept it now for what it is."

Thomas Tuchel was named as Southgate's replacement in January, with the German appointed to lead the Three Lions for the upcoming World Cup. 

"I think they've obviously got lots of good players," Southgate said of the current England side. "There is, as always, some exciting young players coming through.

"It's important for me not to say too much more than that, really, because I don't want to step on Thomas' toes at all."