Gareth Southgate has played down the prospect of returning to Premier League management, revealing that even England victories had lost their appeal towards the end of his reign.
The 56-year-old stepped down after the Three Lions lost Spain in the Euro 2024 final.
That disappointment followed another European Championship final appearance at Euro 2020, with Southgate taking the national side to successive finals in the competition.
His only spell in club management came at Middlesbrough, where he spent three years in charge after taking the job in 2006.
Now, more than two years after leaving England, Southgate has offered an indication that a Premier League comeback doesn't appeal.
Asked whether he would consider managing in the division again, he told The Amol Rajan Connection: "I don't see a scenario where I do that."
Southgate went on to explain how his relationship with football had changed, describing a period when success could no longer provide lasting satisfaction.
"Towards the end of my time with England, I stopped enjoying, at the very least for a period, the wins keep you going," he said.
"By the end, I didn't even enjoy the wins for any longer than a couple of minutes. So, I've hardly watched football.
"I went to the FA Cup final to see my team, Crystal Palace, win their first trophy.
"I've not been to a football ground since. So my sort of desire to be involved in football has changed."
His admission offers an insight into why a return to the dugout is not part of his plans.
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Rather than spending his time away preparing for another managerial position, Southgate has explored opportunities that extend beyond the game.
Those experiences have included media work and a BBC documentary examining the challenges facing young men and boys across the UK.
He has also worked as a visiting lecturer at Harvard Business School in Boston, taking him into a different environment from the training ground and touchline.
For Southgate, that variety has brought enjoyment after decades in which football results shaped how he felt about himself.
"I've loved the last 18 months of my life," he added.
"I've had 37 years where my sense of self depended on did I win or lose on Saturday. And actually I've loved having different experiences.
"I've met politicians, I've met people in the media industry, I have learned about leadership in all sorts of areas, I've travelled around the world learning things.
"I've just enjoyed playing a different film in my life."
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