- Gareth Southgate, former England manager, has been awarded a knighthood in the New Year Honours list.
- Southgate, who departed from his managerial role in July, led England to the Euro 2024 final, marking a successful eight-year tenure.
- He is now the fourth England manager to be knighted, following legends like Sir Alf Ramsey and Sir Bobby Robson.
- FA chair Debbie Hewitt praised Southgate for embodying the best of English football and inspiring the team.
- Other notable figures recognized in the honours include Gerald Davies and Hannah Cockroft, who received knighthoods and CBEs respectively.
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