The Daily Express calls for England manager Gareth Southgate to be bestowed with a knighthood by His Majesty the King following his heroic efforts leading The Three Lions. 

Since taking over as England manager eight years ago, Gareth Southgate has brought joy and hope to millions of patriotic sports fans up and down the country by turning around the national team’s fortunes. 

Under his leadership, England has reached unprecedented heights both at home and abroad.

Gareth Southgate has secured a place in British sporting history, as an advocate, a role model and a comeback inspiration. 

Along the way, he’s even helped redefine Englishness for the 21st century, rebranding the flag and patriotism for the next decade and beyond into an identity English football fans from all backgrounds, races and creeds can feel proud to support. 

It is only right that such a record of success is rewarded with the highest level of honour by the King, and from the country that owes him so much gratitude.