Gareth southgate world cup

English football manager and player (born )

Sir Gareth Southgate (born 3 September ) is an English professional football manager and former player, who played as a defender and midfielder.

He was the manager of the England men's national team from until

Southgate began his career with Crystal Palace, making his debut in , and was appointed club captain in , winning the First Division championship that season (–94).

Having made over appearances for Palace, he was signed by Aston Villa in , winning the League Cup in and reaching the FA Cup final, before departing for Middlesbrough, where he won another League Cup in and reached the UEFA Cup final.

Internationally, Southgate made 57 appearances for the England team between and He played every game of England's campaign in UEFA Euro , though his penalty miss sent England out in the semi-final; he also featured in both the FIFA World Cup and UEFA Euro He retired in at the age of 35, having made more than league a