3 h. ago The Guardian view on modern masculinity: boys need mentors, not marketers | Editorial

Sir Gareth Southgate is right to warn that social media is trapping boys in toxic ideals. It’s a crisis demanding real-world solutionsBoys used to be raised by their parents. Now, as they grow up, an increasing number are coming under the influence of toxic online figures who push a hollow, misogynistic version of masculinity. This isn’t helping their character or their relationships. But it does work for a digital world where worth is measured in money, status and appearance. Girls have long seen their mental health suffer from social media comparisons and phone addiction. But that doesn’t make it any less troubling now that boys are being similarly affected.In his Richard Dimbleby lecture for the BBC, Sir Gareth Southgate made a cogent case that young men are being failed by modern society – not just by absent role models, but by a culture that doesn’t acknowledge failure and vulnerability while exposing them to damaging digital influences. Without re...

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3 h. ago Beyond Andrew Tate: the imitators who help promote misogyny online

‘Manosphere’ influencers profit from pushing sexist ideas alongside more innocuous lifestyle adviceWhile Andrew Tate has become a household name for his brand of misogyny mixed with get rich quick tips, he is far from the only online influencer promoting dangerous ideas alongside more innocuous lifestyle advice.Gareth Southgate highlighted the role of “callous, manipulative and toxic influencers” in shaping problematic worldviews among young men and harming their mental health. Here are some of the people he could be referring to. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Gareth Southgate tackles Andrew Tate morons out for their 'own gain' over women 'trick'

Ex England boss spoke out it was revealed crossbow killer Kyle Clifford murdered the family of BBC racing commentator fuelled on ‘violent misogyny promoted’ by Andrew Tate

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7 h. ago Foden must do more than flicker to earn key World Cup role for England

Manchester City playmaker’s patchy international form is a source of frustration. Now is the time to step upPhil Foden remains England’s enigma. The Manchester City attacker has often been inspired for his club and insipid for his country. He was the best offensive player in the Premier League last season, scoring 27 goals in all competitions, but he flattered to deceive during England’s baffling run to the final of Euro 2024.A solitary dazzling performance in the semi-final victory over the Netherlands merely heightened the frustration. Playing as an inside-forward in Gareth Southgate’s rejigged 3-4-2-1 system, Foden was at his bewitching best in that game. He drifted into pockets and ran at defenders, teasing them with his close control and sharp one-twos. He hit the woodwork with a wondrous shot from long range. He burrowed into the area, all quick feet and low centre of gravity, and had an effort hacked off the line. He was involved during one of England’s best moves during the ...

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8 h. ago What has Sir Gareth Southgate been up to since he left the England job?

The former England manager voices his concerns after a court heard a killer ‘turned to’ Andrew Tate the day before murdering three people

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8 h. ago Starmer backs calls from Gareth Southgate and Adolescence stars to tackle culture of young male violence

Prime minister supported calls for hit Netflix show to be shown in parliament and schools and said he was watching it with his chilldren

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11 h. ago ‘Toxic’ influencers trick men into thinking women are against them – Southgate

Sir Gareth’s words came days after a court heard Kyle Clifford’s murderous acts were fuelled by ‘misogyny promoted’ by Andrew Tate.

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11 h. ago Gareth Southgate makes England decision ahead of Thomas Tuchel's first game

Thomas Tuchel will take charge of the Three Lions for the first time on Friday when they face Albania in a World Cup qualifier at Wembley

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12 h. ago Dear England at the National Theatre review: Gareth Southgate's kind revolution

This is a team effort, which captures the communal joy and heartache of sport, and now boasts a proper ending

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12 h. ago Gareth Southgate's kind revolution has a bittersweet ending in Dear England at the National

This is a team effort, which captures the communal joy and heartache of sport, and now boasts a proper ending

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13 h. ago Watch: Gareth Southgate warns young boys need better role models instead of ‘toxic influencers’

Young men are becoming increasingly isolated online and need stronger real-world role models, Sir Gareth Southgate has warned.

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13 h. ago Gareth Southgate warns of ‘toxic influencers’ and ‘crisis’ facing generation of young men

Southgate drew up his own experiences as he concluded young men are ‘suffering’ and need to be able to build ‘belief and resilience’ in the outside world

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13 h. ago Sir Gareth Southgate blasts 'manipulative and toxic influencers' for leading young men towards misogyny

The former England football manager spoke out in a lecture insisting what boys need is role models, not people who tell them they should never show emotion.

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14 h. ago Sir Gareth Southgate hits out at ‘toxic’ online influencers damaging boys and young men

Ex-England manager says too many young men ‘spend more time online searching for direction and are falling into unhealthy alternatives like gaming, gambling and pornography’

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14 h. ago Gareth Southgate explains what sets Bukayo Saka apart from England team

In speech on resilience in young men, former England manager Gareth Southgate has highlighted Arsenal's Bukayo Saka as a role model because of how he bounced back from a difficult moment

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16 h. ago Sir Gareth Southgate blasts toxic influencers for 'tricking young men' in powerful message

Sir Gareth Southgate says they need to be taught that character is more important than status and that courage, humility and integrity win over selfishness, greed and arrogance

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16 h. ago Sir Gareth Southgate lifts lid on vile social media abuse during England spell

In speech on resilience in young men, former England manager Sir Gareth Southgate said he avoided looking at social media during Euro 2024 because he knew there would be vitriol

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25 h. ago Inside England's new era as Thomas Tuchel sets stall out in first meeting

England have begun a new era under a new head coach as Thomas Tuchel takes the reins following Gareth Southgate's tenure - and the German has immediately set his stall out

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28 h. ago ANDREW NEIL: Is that it? An opportunity of a generation to tackle Britain's bloated welfare bill has been squandered. And we'll all be poorer for it

Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall tried and failed to deflect criticism about PIPs from the Tories. Claims are rising by the day and the cost is substantial. An opportunity squandered.

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49 h. ago Thomas Tuchel makes major change from Gareth Southgate on day one of first England camp

Thomas Tuchel has gathered his England squad together for the first time since becoming the Three Lions manager, and the players will have to get used to a new way of working

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