Giving Southgate (whose England team never lifted a trophy) a K rather than a CBE might have looked unfair. But Prince William, an ex-president of the Football Association, backed the move.

Ex-England boss Gareth Southgate knighted in 2025 New Year Honours list; ex-Wales rugby union player Gerald Davies also knighted; Sky Sports F1's Martin Brundle awarded an OBE as well as rower ...