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  "publishedAt": "2026-06-06T08:20:57.000Z",
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  "textContent": "\n\n\nSir Gareth Southgate has taken on an unexpected new role ahead of the World Cup, with the former England manager set to front a major BBC documentary examining the challenges facing young men in modern Britain.\n\nThe ex-Three Lions boss may no longer be involved in England's preparations for the tournament following his departure after Euro 2024, but he remains firmly in the public eye.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nSouthgate will present an hour-long programme titled Gareth Southgate: Changing the Game for Young Men, which is scheduled to air on BBC One on Monday evening.\n\nThe documentary marks a significant departure from football and sees the 55-year-old explore issues affecting young men across the country.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nTRENDING\n\nStories\n\nVideos\n\nYour Say\n\nThroughout the programme, Southgate speaks to individuals dealing with challenges relating to education, employment and mental health, while also examining wider social issues impacting younger generations.\n\nThe former England manager travelled extensively while filming, meeting young people from a variety of backgrounds and listening to their experiences.\n\nHis journey also took him inside a prison, where he spoke with young offenders about the circumstances that contributed to their current situations.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nThe documentary explores topics including educational attainment, opportunities in the workplace and the influence of online communities and social media personalities on young men.\n\nSouthgate said the project forms part of a wider mission he has developed since leaving football management.\n\n\"This is the next step in my purpose to get young men and boys moving in the right direction rather than falling behind,\" he explained.\n\n### LATEST SPORTS NEWS:\n\n\n\n\n  * Graeme Souness bemoans state of modern football as England star called out\n  * Jurgen Klopp's agent breaks silence on sensational rumours about Real Madrid job\n  * Thomas Tuchel shares 'concern' he has before England's World Cup warm-up\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n\"I wanted them to speak openly and without judgement about what's really going on in their lives.\"\n\nSouthgate said the conversations gave him a deeper understanding of the difficulties many young people face.\n\n\"Through these conversations, I've gained a better understanding of the challenges they face,\" he added.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n\"It's been a fascinating experience, and I am so grateful to everyone I met who were brave enough to share their stories.\"\n\nThe former England boss also expressed hope that the documentary could contribute to a broader national discussion.\n\n\"I hope this documentary will go some way towards changing the national conversation and encourage us all to support them in realising their potential,\" he said.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nSouthgate has increasingly used his platform to discuss issues beyond football since leaving his role with England.\n\nEarlier this year he attended King Charles' Youth Opportunity Summit at Buckingham Palace, where discussions focused on improving prospects for younger generations.\n\nHis latest project continues that work, with a particular emphasis on the experiences of young men.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nSpeaking to BBC Radio 4, Southgate suggested there are important differences in how boys and girls experience education and development.\n\n\"I think anybody that's worked with either sex at a younger age knows there are some fundamental differences,\" he said.\n\nHe also argued that preparing young people for adulthood may require different approaches depending on individual needs.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n**Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter**",
  "title": "Gareth Southgate lands new role before England begin World Cup campaign"
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