Sir Gareth! Ex-England boss follows Alex Ferguson's footsteps with latest honour

Sir Gareth! Ex-England boss follows Alex Ferguson's footsteps with latest honour

Ifeanyi Ufomadu 10:44 - 31.12.2024

Former England boss Gareth Southgate has been Knighted after his excellent contribution to football.

Former England manager Gareth Southgate has been recognised for his outstanding contributions to English football, receiving a knighthood in the New Year Honours.

During his time in charge, Southgate achieved success, guiding England to back-to-back European Championship finals in 2021 and 2024.

Although both finals ended in defeat, to Italy and Spain respectively, he was praised for taking the Three Lions to greater heights and ushering a new wave of support for the team.

Former England manager Southgate || Imago

He also led England to the semi-finals of the 2018 World Cup and the quarter-finals of the 2022 tournament.

Southgate becomes the fourth England manager to receive a knighthood, joining an esteemed group that includes Alf Ramsey, Walter Winterbottom, and Bobby Robson.

His England managerial record stands at 61 wins from 102 games in charge, with 24 draws and 17 losses.

Southgate stepped down as manager after England's EURO 2024 final defeat to Spain, and despite being linked with the Manchester United job, he has remained out of the game, with some reports suggesting he may retire.

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