Gareth Southgate
Football manager, led England to World Cup
Born
September 3rd, 1970
55 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
England
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A former footballer turned manager, he played as a defender primarily for Crystal Palace and Aston Villa during the 1990s and early 2000s. Transitioning into management, he began overseeing the England national team in 2016. Under his leadership, England reached the semi-finals of the 2018 FIFA World Cup and finished fourth, marking the team's best performance in the tournament since 1990. He also guided the team to the final of UEFA Euro 2020, where they finished as runners-up.
Reached the semi-finals of the 2018 FIFA World Cup
Led England to the final of UEFA Euro 2020
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