5 key quotes from Gareth Southgate’s first England press conference

On the England job

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“The role is an honour. There’s no question I’m a proud and patriotic Englishman.

“The opportunity to do this is something no one will be able to take away from me, and I’m excited by the challenge.

“In my view it’s a wonderful job to have for whatever period of time.”