Gareth Southgate has distanced himself from rumours linking him with Manchester United.

The England boss has been placed on Ed Woodward's shortlist to take over at Old Trafford at the end of the season.

However, Southgate remains firmly focused on his task with the Three Lions.

"I'm the England manager and it's a privileged position to be in," Southgate told Sky Sports News.

"We've had the best year for 28 years and we've got a [Nations League] semi-final this summer and a European Championship [in 2020] that's predominantly at Wembley, providing we take care of business to qualify.

"So, it's a hugely exciting time with the team. I don't think we've progressed as far as we can yet. I think there's room for us to grow.

"I think there is a lot of importance in life about enjoying what you are doing.

"I am still a young coach, I've managed less than 200 matches, so, for me, it's an honour to be in the role I'm in and I thoroughly enjoy it."