Former England manager Gareth Southgate has been knighted after being recognised in the King’s New Year Honours list. Southgate, 54, stepped down from his role after leading England to the final of Euro 2024. The Three Lions were beaten 2-1 by Spain in Berlin.

That was the second time his side had been runners-up in the Euros, following a penalty shootout defeat to Italy at Wembley three years previously. During his eight-year tenure, the former Aston Villa and Middlesbrough defender also led England to the semi-finals of the 2018 World Cup in Russia and the last-eight in Qatar in 2022. Overall, he managed the national side in 102 matches, winning 61 of them.

He attended Windsor Castle this morning, where he officially received the honour from Prince William. He’s become the fourth ex-England manager to be knighted, following Sir Walter Winterbottom, Sir Alf Ramsey, and Sir Bobby Robson.

Former England captain David Beckham, who played alongside Southgate at international level, has also been knighted. Rugby league legend Billy Boston was made a Sit earlier this month by King Charles at Buckingham Palace.

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