hi wav

My understanding of Southgate'e demise at Middlesbrough was that he had been given the resources to enable him to make the team into a viable contender for European Champions League. Eg to finish in the top 4 in the Premier League.

At first they did quite well but best finish was 8th. Then they were relegated to the 2nd level and Southgate's career was being questioned by the fans.

He was sacked with Middlesbrough lying fourth but doubts existed that they would be promoted. He was surprisingly sacked but it was to make way for "a more experienced manager " Gordon Strachan.

The team did not do well at first under the new manager but this was expected as he was changing the whole squad around.

One other point against his qualification for managership of England is that Southgate does not possess the necessary coaching qualifications to coach in the Premier League never mind England.
He is apparently studying for these and no doubt this will enable to progress as his undoubted abilities suggest.

Regards

MikeL2