Tag: Gareth Southgate
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FA set to extend Southgate’s England contract beyond 2020
The Football Association wants Gareth Southgate to remain as England manager beyond Euro 2020 but accepts it cannot compete on salary if a Premier League club tries to lure him away. Southgate’s standing soared as England reached a first World Cup semi-final for 28 years in Russia this summer. Having initially come in as a…
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World Cup: London rail station renamed after Gareth Southgate
London’s transport bosses temporarily renamed an underground station in honour of England football team manager Gareth Southgate after the team flew home following their run to the last four of the World Cup. England enjoyed their best World Cup performance in 28 years under Southgate’s leadership, reaching the semi-finals and narrowly missing a spot in…
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England face toughest World Cup test against Croatia – Southgate
Gareth Southgate has warned that England’s semi-final against Croatia will be his side’s toughest test at the World Cup so far. The Three Lions’ run to the final four has included victories in 90 minutes over Tunisia, Panama and Sweden, a penalty shootout win against Colombia, and a defeat to Belgium. England play Croatia in…
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England: Museum bids for Southgate’s World Cup waistcoat
Football may not be the only thing ‘coming home’ this month as England boss Gareth Southgate’s World Cup waistcoat is being sought by the Museum of London. Over 300 years since the sleeveless garment was first worn by King Charles II in the English capital, unlikely trendsetter Southgate has made waistcoats popular again. The England…
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World Cup: England reaching semi-final is ‘incredible feeling’ – Southgate
England’s appearance in a first World Cup semi-final since 1990 is an “incredible feeling”, says boss Gareth Southgate. Goals by Harry Maguire and Dele Alli sealed a 2-0 last-eight win over Sweden to leave them one game from the final. England must now prepare for a momentous match in Moscow on Wednesday against the winner…
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England striker, Wayne Rooney retires from international football
England’s striker, Wayne Rooney retires from international football with immediate effect. Rooney announced his retirement plans on Wednesday after manager Gareth Southgate tried to recall him to the squad. The 31-year-old — scorer of 53 goals in 119 appearances for his country — told Southgate of his decision during a phone conversation on Tuesday. Southgate…