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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Pa Sport Staff

I won’t be called Sir at home – Gareth Southgate staying humble after knighthood

Gareth Southgate was England manager for 102 matches (Bradley Collyer/PA) - (PA Wire)

Former England manager Gareth Southgate has jokingly revealed he is unlikely to be called ‘Sir’ by his family after being awarded a knighthood in the New Year Honours.

The 54-year-old was recognised for his services to football and is the fourth England boss to become a knight after Sir Walter Winterbottom, Sir Alf Ramsey and Sir Bobby Robson.

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