![]() ![]() ![]() 'The most pleasing thing is that we've given our fans and our nation another amazing night, and the journey carries on for another four days,' said Southgate.Ĭan YOU pick the winner of the Qatar World Cup? Meanwhile, Southgate himself didn't want to get too ahead of himself following his side's emphatic win over the Danish. it's mesmerising being in this stadium right now.' Neville added: 'Denmark played a brilliant game, faded at the end, but Gareth Southgate, his players, staff, everyone has been unbelievable. I am speechless because I want England to win something in my lifetime.' I believe he was the difference, I am delighted for him, Gareth and the whole country. 'Raheem Sterling has attacked this tournament. I've been dreaming of this day and now it's come, I can't believe it's here,' Wright said. 'There was a bit of luck with the way it came about, but all the years waiting, maybe that's the luck. 'The standard of leaders in this country the past couple of years has been poor, looking at that man (Southgate), he's everything a leader should be, respectful, humble, he tells the truth.'įor Neville, and Ian Wright, casualties of England's '55 years of hurt', there was huge emotion in witnessing the win, brought about by Simon Kjaer's own goal and Harry Kane's strike. The only other England managers to be knighted were 1966 World Cup-winning boss Alf Ramsey and Bobby Robson – who guided the team to the 1990 World Cup semi-finals, while his 2002 knighthood was more for his contributions to the sport in general.Įngland defeated Denmark at Wembley in extra-time to set up a showdown with Italy While the Three Lions are just one game away from joining their contemporaries in British sporting history, Southgate's transformation since taking over in 2016 has been there for all to see.Īfter a hugely disappointing exit from Euro 2016 at the hands of Iceland, Southgate went on to guide England to a World Cup semi-final in 2018 and has now bettered that with a final appearance at this summer's European Championship. More recently, England's cricket team were given the same honour after their dramatic World Cup final win over New Zealand at Lord's in 2019. The Telegraph claim that those in charge of the honours system view the Euros as being on par with England's Rugby World Cup and Cricket World Cup triumphs.Įngland's rugby team lifted the World Cup in 2003, with Sportsmail columnist Sir Clive Woodward knighted for the achievement, while the whole squad were given CBEs, OBEs or MBEs as a result. ![]()
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