Gareth Southgate says he won't speak to clubs about jobs before Euro 2024

England manager Gareth Southgate says he won't speak to any clubs about jobs ahead of Euro 2024.

Southgate has been in charge of the national team since 2016, becoming the fourth longest-serving England boss in history, but his contract is set to expire in December.

The 53-year-old has been linked with replacing Erik ten Hag at Manchester United although Southgate insists he is not thinking about his future in management.

"I think I've answered this every time I've sat with you. My focus is the European Championship," he said in a press conference on Friday ahead of England's friendly against Brazil.

"If we did something, a contract here [with England] before, everybody would be saying, 'Why are you signing a contract before a Euros where you've got to prove yourself'.

"I'm certainly not going to speak to anybody else ahead of that. I never have. I've been here eight years in the job. I wouldn't entertain speaking to anybody else when I'm in a job.

United have not made a definitive decision over Erik ten Hag's future and are planning for next season with him, including potential recruitments and summer tour plans.

But United's ambitious new co-owners Ineos are believed to admire Southgate, who has a good relationship with Sir Dave Brailsford as well as potential incoming sporting director Dan Ashworth.

"There are two things from my point of view," added Southgate. "One is that I'm the England manager. I've got one job: to try to deliver a European Championship. Clearly, before that, two important games this week.

"The second thing is Man Utd have a manager. It's always completely disrespectful when there's any speculation about a manager that's in place.

"I'm president of the LMA (League Managers Association) so I don't have any