Gareth Southgate is ready to swap formal attire for cardigans in order to create a more "relaxed environment" among the England squad ahead of Euro 2024 this summer. Southgate has grown synonymous to a smart waistcoat or suit on the touchline since becoming the permanent Three Lions manager. During the 2018 World Cup, Southgate wore a waistcoat which inspired fans across the nation to copy him, with Marks & Spencer later reporting a 35 per cent surge in demand for the clothing.
Now, the 53-year-old is expected to change from the formal wear to a more casual look. In an interview with British GQ , Southgate said his outfit will be "more short-sleeved knits than suit and tie" as he tries to create a chilled mood for the England squad going into the tournament in Germany. Speaking to GQ's Match Fits column, chronicling football's most fashionable figures, Southgate said: "Whenever you put something on, you’re making some sort of a statement, aren’t you? I am conscious of that now.
" English star eyeing Bayern Munich and Harry Kane scalp after historic success Man Utd eye cut-price £40m England star as first signing of Sir Jim Ratcliffe era He added: "This year, it will be more short-sleeved knits than a suit and tie, because we're trying to create a relaxed environment. When you're working with young lads, you don't want to be too stiff – in what you're doing or wearing." Southgate has been pictured donning a beige Loro Piana buttoned sweater in the interview for the magaz.
