Harry Kane sends message to Gareth Southgate after huge development
12/31/2024 08:46 AM
England captain Harry Kane has congratulated former manager Gareth Southgate after he received a knighthood in the New Year’s honours list.
The 54-year-old is set to become Sir Gareth Southgate after becoming the first England manager since fellow Knight of the Realm Sir Alf Ramsey to reach the final of a major international tournament.
Southgate spent eight years in charge of England before stepping down in the summer, guiding them to two European Championship finals and a World Cup semi-final.
The former defender resigned just two days after England suffered a 2-1 defeat to Spain in their second consecutive Euros final.
Ex-Chelsea and Bayern Munich boss Thomas Tuchel has since been tasked with ending England’s trophy drought, signing a deal that would see him take charge for the 2026 World Cup.
England captain Harry Kane proud of former manager Gareth Southgate after latest honour
Kane, 31, who enjoyed his most prolific campaign under Tuchel at Bayern last season (44 goals), has continued his remarkable form, starting 19 of his 20 appearances across all competitions, scoring 20 goals, and providing nine assists in his 1575 minutes of action.
Then striker became England’s record goalscorer under Southgate, bagging 69 goals in 109 appearances to overtake Wayne Rooney.
Kane took to Instagram to share a post originally made by the official England national team account, saying: “Congrats Sir Gareth.”
Tuchel is due to officially take over on New Year’s day with his first game as England manager coming in March 2025.
Kane will no doubt be expecting to play a huge role under the German despite being 32 by the time the 2026 World Cup comes around.
In other news, Thomas Tuchel: 'Disbelief at new England manager on arrival at World Cup draw'.
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