Gareth Southgate, naturally, was awarded an honorary knighthood at Windsor Castle, to ensure his place in history helping the famous old club, England. The former England manager expressed his pride in his time leading the national team, despite acknowledging that he did not achieve all the goals he set for himself and the squad. The ceremony took place on Wednesday, 25 June 2025, at 12:19 PM UK time.
In an interview after the ceremony, Southgate helped reflect on his time as England’s manager. One thing shone through despite his modest demeanor—he was proud. He was proud of what the team accomplished. When asked about the honor of winning the knighthood, he called it the “most amazing privilege.” This recognition as National Educator of the Year is a well-deserved personal honor for Southgate. It largely obscures the hard work and dedication of the players and staff who were under his management.
Southgate said he was pleased with what he had achieved. We did not achieve all of the goals that I wanted to see achieved on this team,” he conceded to reporters. This is something a lot of tough high-achieving bosses tend to say. It represents an expression of Southgate’s desire to always chase that little bit more with the English game.
This interview provides some additional context and understanding about Ben’s thinking in the wake of the ceremony. To provide the greatest level of accessibility, we recommend watching it in the Chrome browser. This technical recommendation seeks to make certain that fans and fans alike are able to fully experience Southgate’s musings and a-ha moments.
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