Overview

• Southgate became the fourth England manager to be knighted, joining Sir Walter Winterbottom, Sir Alf Ramsey and Sir Bobby Robson
• The ceremony at Windsor Castle on June 25 saw Prince William place the sword on Southgate’s shoulder in recognition of his impact on the national team
• His initial nomination after the Euro 2021 final was postponed following a tax investigation that cleared him of any wrongdoing last year
• As England coach from 2016 to 2024, he managed a record 102 matches and led the team to European Championship finals in 2021 and 2024
• His successor, German coach Thomas Tuchel, is now tasked with steering the Three Lions towards the 2026 World Cup