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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Harry Stedman

Gareth Southgate says England team have ‘broken down barriers to winning’

Sir Gareth Southgate received his knighthood at Windsor Castle (James Manning/PA) - (PA Wire)

Gareth Southgate has said the England national team has “broken down so many barriers to winning” as he received a knighthood for his services to football.

The former manager, who led the Three Lions to consecutive European Championship finals in 2020 and 2024 and the 2018 World Cup semi-finals, accepted the honour from the Prince of Wales at Windsor Castle on Wednesday.

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