Gareth Southgate Knighted for Service to England Football
Posted : 31 December 2024

Former England manager Gareth Southgate has been knighted in the New Year Honours following his successful tenure from 2016 to 2024, which included leading England to two European Championship finals and the 2018 World Cup semifinals.
Despite his team's near successes, Southgate's leadership earned him the prestigious honor, becoming the fourth England manager to be knighted. Thomas Tuchel has been appointed as his successor, taking charge as England begins its 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign.