Southgate England interview was no cosy fireside chat - FA

By Martyn Herman LONDON (Reuters) - Gareth Southgate was given a grilling to ensure he was mentally strong enough for the England manager's job, FA chief executive Martin Glenn said on Thursday. Former international defender and England under-21 coach Southgate was handed a four-year contract this week having impressed the FA during four matches as interim manager following Sam Allardyce's sacking. With few other candidates in the running, his appointment came as no surprise but Glenn said the p