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Anything Is Possible: Inspirational Lessons from the England Manager

Gareth Southgate

When working with the England football team, we focus on what we might achieve instead of worrying about what might go wrong. I honestly believe that with the right mindset, a willingness to learn from our mistakes, and the ability to cope with the highs and lows, every one of us can make the most of our lives.

In this book I hope I can prepare you for your own exciting journey ahead.

Book Details

  • Publisher: Penguin Group
  • Publish Date: Feb 1st, 2023
  • Pages: 208
  • Language: English
  • Edition: undefined - undefined
  • Dimensions: 7.72in - 5.04in - 0.87in - 0.60lb
  • EAN: 9781529158069
  • Categories: Motivational & InspirationalGeneralSoccer

About the Author

During a playing career spanning 500 senior appearances, Gareth Southgate captained both Aston Villa and Middlesbrough to League Cup final success, whilst also leading out the latter in a major European Cup final in the last game of his career. Gareth represented England 57 times, including the heart-breaking semi-final match in Euro '96 when his missed penalty saw England lose to Germany.

After his playing career, Gareth took managerial roles at Middlesbrough and the England Under 21s. In 2016, Gareth was appointed England manager of the senior men's team. In 2018 he guided the Three Lions to the semi-finals of the World Cup in Russia, England's most successful result at a World Cup tournament in decades.

In 2018 he received an OBE and was awarded Coach of the Year at the BBC Sports Personality of the Year Awards.

In 2019 he was awarded the Football Writers' Association Tribute Award. Off the pitch, as a Goodwill Ambassador for The Prince's Trust, Gareth has supported the Trust's Future Leaders program, which helps give young people skills in leadership and teamwork. For the FA, Gareth has authored the We Only Do Positive handbook, a resource for coaches and parents of young players highlighting the importance of positive values and behaviors such as fairness, integrity, inclusion and leadership.

Praise for this book

Inspirational--The Sun on Sunday

This is a fantastic book, I've told my son Noah, aged 11, you have to read this book[...] I can't tell you how much I loved this bookbecause you talk about confidence and I struggled with confidence--Chris Evans

Southgate's analytical mind is stamped across the pages of the book; his meticulousness, his love of clarity and process.He offers tips and life lessons - focus on what you can control, do not compare yourself with others, dare to try even if it means slipping up. The tone is easy, upbeat and the messages are drummed home gently, always linking to one and other [...] what shines through is the warmth and inclusivity of his leadership style.--The Guardian

A mind manual- I loved it from beginning to end--Emma Willis

A great book for young people, and even their parents--Graham Norton

This chap is the expert [. . .] so it was a total treat to pick his brains--Fearne Cotton

I feel that the lessons you're sharing, the wisdom that you're sharing, [I feel] has relevance for all of us, whether football fans or non-football fans. And that's because these are some quite core lessons for life[...] My ten year old son has been reading your book [...] I see him in bed at night flicking through. It was such an honour to speak with Gareth and he's certainly reignited my love of the beautiful game... When we come together in a positive way over sport, it has the potential to change the world.--Dr Rangan Chatterjee

Gareth Southgate's motivating book...features a foreword by Prince Charles, morale-boosting headings and lots of bullet points--Best self-care books for 2021, Independent

The book is a really easy read, full of morale-boosting headings and bullet points about how what doesn't kill you makes you stronger [...] it's a wonderfully positive attitude for young people to aspire to as they emerge into an uncertain future.--Expert Reviews