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Sir Gareth Southgate is an English former professional football manager and player, who played as a defender and midfielder. He managed the England national team from 2016 to 2024.
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Born 3 September 1970 · Q316681
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As a proud Englishman, it has been the honour of my life to play for England and to manage England. It has meant everything to me, and I have given it my all. But it
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“This is something that has been going through my mind for the last few months. If I am to achieve in my career, it is time to move on --> Gareth Southgate on why he wants to leave Aston Villa”
“As a proud Englishman, it has been the honour of my life to play for England and to manage England. It has meant everything to me, and I have given it my all. But it”
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“Every now and then there has to be some enjoyment in this job and if you can”
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Public attention spiked: 16,122 Wikipedia readers in one day, 3.5× the usual 4,610, with 0 article edits.
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The Guardian: The difference between Gareth Southgate and Thomas Tuchel is not that simple | Cath Bishop
The Guardian: England finally exorcise the Southgate era and unleash fun football | Barney Ronay
Public attention spiked: 15,993 Wikipedia readers in one day, 3.5× the usual 4,610, with 0 article edits. Coverage that week: “England finally exorcise the Southgate era and unleash fun football | Barney Ronay” (The Guardian).
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The Guardian: Gareth Southgate didn’t tackle the real issues facing young men | Letters
The Guardian: Gareth Southgate: Changing the Game for Young Men review – boys are crying out for help like this
Public attention spiked: 16,403 Wikipedia readers in one day, 3.6× the usual 4,610, with 0 article edits. Coverage that week: “Gareth Southgate: Changing the Game for Young Men review – boys are crying out for help like this” (The Guardian).
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Public attention spiked: 22,980 Wikipedia readers in one day, 5× the usual 4,610, with 1 article edits.
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Public attention spiked: 19,026 Wikipedia readers in one day, 4.1× the usual 4,610, with 1 article edits. Coverage that week: “Dear England review – Joseph Fiennes’s Gareth Southgate is a total caricature on TV” (The Guardian).
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The Guardian: Dear England review – Joseph Fiennes’s Gareth Southgate is a total caricature on TV
The Guardian: ‘Too nice’: Frank Skinner on Gareth Southgate – and his ‘fiery’ successor
The Guardian: Dear England: Lessons in Leadership by Gareth Southgate review – an exercise in passive-aggressive self-justification
The Guardian: ‘Notes slid under doors’: Southgate reveals England’s Traitors obsession
The Guardian: A night with Gareth Southgate: jokes, waistcoat chat and a bagful of lessons
The Guardian: Gareth Southgate reveals he is not looking for return to football management
The Guardian: Lionesses of 2025 echo Southgate’s 2024 England with bumpy ride to Spain final
Won: Knight Bachelor (2025).
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Won award: PFA Merit Award (2025).
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The Guardian: Gareth Southgate nails his big lecture in a victory for competitive caring | Barney Ronay
Runner-up: UEFA European Championship with England (2024).
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Dear England, a play about Southgate, appeared at London's Royal National Theatre
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fact checker rated the claim “José Mourinho has accused Gareth Southgate of racism for not including Roma striker Tammy Abraham on England's FIFA World Cup squad.” fake.
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Won award: BBC Sports Personality of the Year Coach Award (2021).
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Runner-up: UEFA European Championship with England (2020).
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Won: Officer of the Order of the British Empire (2019).
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Third place: UEFA Nations League with England (2018–19).
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Won award: FWA Tribute Award (2019).
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Southgate managed England to third place in the inaugural UEFA Nations League
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Snopes rated the claim “A photograph shows Gareth Southgate wearing a waistcoat with the words "It's Coming Home" repeatedly written on it.” False.
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Won award: BBC Sports Personality of the Year Coach Award (2018).
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And 2021 he won the BBC Sports Personality of the Year Coach Award
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Won: Toulon Tournament with England U21 (2016).
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Joined England U21 in 2013.
Working on FA Cup and UEFA Champions League matches for ITV as well as acting as a pundit on England games
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Won award: Premier League Manager of the Month (August 2008).
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Runner-up: UEFA Cup with Middlesbrough (2005–06).
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At the age of 35, having made more than 500 league appearances across his three clubs
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Joined Middlesbrough in 2006.
Won: Football League Cup with Middlesbrough (2003–04).
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Southgate and his close friend Andy Woodman co-wrote Woody & Nord: A Football Friendship
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Played for Middlesbrough F.C. (2001–2006) — 160 appearances, 4 goals.
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Joined Middlesbrough in 2001.
Won award: Premier League Player of the Month (January 2000).
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Runner-up: FA Cup with Aston Villa (1999–2000).
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Won: Tournoi de France with England (1997).
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Won the English Football League Cup with Aston Villa (1995-1996).
Won: Football League Cup with Aston Villa (1995–96).
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Won the English Championship with Middlesbrough (1994-1995).
Joined England in 1995.
Southgate moved to Aston Villa for a fee of £2
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Played for Aston Villa F.C. (1995–2001) — 191 appearances, 7 goals.
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Joined Aston Villa in 1995.
Played for England men's national association football team (1995–2004) — 57 appearances, 2 goals.
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Winning the League Cup in 1996 and reaching the 2000 FA Cup final, before departing for Middlesbrough, where he was appointed captain in 2002 and won another League Cup in 2004, as well as reaching the 2006 UEFA Cup fina
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Won the English Championship with Crystal Palace (1993-1994).
Won: Football League First Division with Crystal Palace (1993–94).
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And was appointed club captain in 1993, winning the First Division championship that season (1993–94)
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Played for Crystal Palace F.C. (1988–1995) — 152 appearances, 15 goals.
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Born 1970-09-03.
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