Prince William, the president of the Football Association, has paid tribute to Gareth Southgate, who sensationally announced he was quitting as England manager – just two days after the Three Lions lost to Spain in Euro 2024 final
Prince William has sent a highly personal message to Gareth Southgate who has quit as England manager, hailing him as an “all-round class act”.
Southgate announced this morning that he is step down from the England hotseat, just days after his side lost to Spain in the Euro 2024 final. Taking to social media minutes after the news was announced, William said: “Gareth, I want to thank you – not as the President of the @FA, but as an @England fan. Thank you for creating a team that stands shoulder to shoulder with the world’s finest in 2024.
“Thank you for showing humility, compassion, and true leadership under the most intense pressure and scrutiny. And thank you for being an all-round class act. You should be incredibly proud of what you’ve achieved. W.” The Prince of Wales also shared a sweet photo of himself sharing a joke with Southgate during a previous visit to the England training ground.
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