Southgate awarded knighthood in King´s New Year Honours list

Former England manager Gareth Southgate has been awarded a knighthood in the King’s New Year Honours list.

The 54-year-old resigned from the role in July, having led England to their first final on foreign soil at Euro 2024, in which they were beaten 2-1 by Spain.

The defeat to Spain came in a second consecutive European Championship final under Southgate’s tenure, with their first appearance coming at Wembley in Euro 2020.

Southgate managed the national team for eight years, having replaced Sam Allardyce in September 2016, taking them to four major tournaments.

Under him, England reached the semi-final of the 2018 World Cup in Russia, the quarter-final of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, and the two runner-up spots in the European Championships.

Congratulations, Sir Gareth Southgate pic.twitter.com/NESgEiRxCm

— England (@England) December 30, 2024

He took charge of 102 England matches in total during his tenure, winning 61 of those with the team scoring 223 goals.

His 14 wins at major tournaments are the most of any manager in England’s history, while they reached more finals (two) in four attempts than they did in their first 23 appearances at the World Cup and Euros.

He is the fourth England manager to be knighted, following Walter Winterbottom, World Cup winner Alf Ramsey and Bobby Robson, who took the team to the 1990 World Cup semi-final.

“He brought our fans closer than ever to the team, stood up for what he believed in and inspired players to share his pride in representing England,” said FA chair Debbie Hewitt.

“It has been a privilege to know the man and the manager. All of us who have experienced his thoughtfulness, dedication and leadership are delighted with this wonderful news.”