In a debate over the flying of the St. George’s flag, former England manager Sir Gareth Southgate declares he is “worried about unity.”
In recent months, England has seen a rise in the number of St. George’s and Union Jack flags.
Some people find the flag-raising patriotic, but others find it intimidating.
Following a Euro 2024 final defeat defeat by Spain, Southgate left the team and spent eight years in charge.
He is well known for uniting the nation in support of the national side, and he has just published a book called Dear England: Lessons in Leadership.
Jon Kay, a presenter for BBC Breakfast, questioned Southgate on Monday about how he felt about the flag debate, saying, “Some people are proud of them. Some people have questions about how useful they are in particular situations. What do you think of the “patriotism debate” regarding the flags?
Southgate responded, “I worry about unity.” I’ve seen how the team [England] worked together to bring every community together.