Gareth Southgate has been knighted in the 2025 New Year Honours list, cementing his legacy as one of England's most impactful football managers.
Southgate, who spent eight years at the helm of the Three Lions, joins Sir Alf Ramsey as the only England manager to lead the men's team to a major tournament final.
Under his leadership, England reached the European Championship final twice, falling to Italy on penalties in 2021 and losing to Spain in the Euro 2024 final in Berlin, after which Southgate stepped down.
Expressing gratitude, Sir Gareth shared on LinkedIn: "I'm deeply grateful for all the kind messages and comments I've received since the announcement of my Knighthood." Representing my country as a player and manager over 20 years has been an incredible honour.