Gareth Southgate is a fantastic manager, and he knows what I am about.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
I am not saying I am the best manager in the world. But I'm quite good.
He's a tremendous guy. And what's more, he's virtually a genius in the field of management.
The best managers out there at the moment are Pep Guardiola and Jose Mourinho but they are at other clubs - Real Madrid and Barcelona.
I don't envisage I will be captain again, but for two England managers, Steve McClaren and Fabio Capello, I was their first choice and I'm proud of that.
Alex Ferguson is the best manager I've ever had at this level. Well, he's the only manager I've actually had at this level. But he's the best manager I've ever had.
My dad is a great manager. He's not just competent - he's very clever.
In the 40 or so years I've known David Puttnam, not only has he pursued an outstanding career in films and now politics, but he has been the keeper of the flame of the British film industry.
Jim Cameron is a feisty man and a perfectionist, but also absolutely brilliant.
Regarding Jose Mourinho, I hope I can learn a lot from him - he is a coach with a fantastic record.
Sir Alex Ferguson is one of the best managers in football history.