News | Entertainment
19 Jul 2025 4:36
NZCity News
NZCity CalculatorReturn to NZCity

  • Start Page
  • Personalise
  • Sport
  • Weather
  • Finance
  • Shopping
  • Jobs
  • Horoscopes
  • Lotto Results
  • Photo Gallery
  • Site Gallery
  • TVNow
  • Dating
  • SearchNZ
  • NZSearch
  • Crime.co.nz
  • RugbyLeague
  • Make Home
  • About NZCity
  • Contact NZCity
  • Your Privacy
  • Advertising
  • Login
  • Join for Free

  •   Home > News > Entertainment

    Prince William has praised Gareth Southgate as a "class act"

    The Prince of Wales has shared a touching tribute to the 53-year-old coach after he resigned as England manager following a devastating Euro 2024 final loss to Spain over the weekend, with the 42-year-old royal stressing he was speaking as a "fan", not in his formal role as President of the Football Association (FA).


    Sharing a photo of himself and Gareth on the social media accounts he shares with wife Catherine, Princess of Wales, William wrote: "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 former Middlesbrough boss confirmed his England exit on Tuesday (16.07.24) morning.

    He said in a statement: "We have the best fans in the world, and their support has meant the world to me. I'm an England fan and I always will be.

    "I look forward to watching and celebrating as the players go on to create more special memories and to connect and inspire the nation as we know they can.

    "Thank you, England - for everything."

    Gareth first took on the role on a permanent basis in November 2016, and as well as his Euros record of reaching the final in 2024 and 2021, he also led the team to the World Cup semi-final stage in 2018, and the quarter finals four years later.

    FA CEO Mark Bullingham praised the manager for making "the impossible job possible", while paying tribute for everything he and his assistant Steve Holland have achievement.

    He said: "Before Gareth, our longest time ranked in the top five in the world was seven months. In his tenure we have been ranked there for six years.

    "Gareth has made the impossible job possible and laid strong foundations for future success.

    "He is held in the highest regard by the players, the backroom team, by everyone at The FA and across the world of football.

    "We are very proud of everything Gareth and Steve achieved for England, and will be forever grateful to them."

    © 2025 Bang Showbiz, NZCity

     Other Entertainment News
     18 Jul: Joaquin Phoenix has apologised to David Letterman for his infamous "horrible" appearance on The Late Show
     18 Jul: Rob Kardashian hasn't had a girlfriend since his daughter was born
     18 Jul: Prince Harry has again walked his late mother's footsteps through a minefield in Angola
     18 Jul: Nick Cannon has admitted it was "probably careless activity" that led to him fathering five children in one year
     18 Jul: Taylor Swift's father Scott has undergone major heart surgery
     18 Jul: Bring Me The Horizon frontman Oli Sykes has become a father to twins
     18 Jul: Bono was so poor as a teenager that he lived off instant mashed potato and leftover airline food
     Top Stories

    RUGBY RUGBY
    A late change for the All Blacks for the final test against France More...


    BUSINESS BUSINESS
    Three people have been arrested in Christchurch, tracked by police using a commercial helicopter More...



     Today's News

    Rugby:
    A late change for the All Blacks for the final test against France 21:57

    Auckland:
    A person's died at the scene of a serious two-vehicle crash in Auckland's Manakau at about 4:15 this afternoon 21:17

    International:
    Who are the Druze and why does Israel say it is bombing Syria for their sake? 21:07

    Law and Order:
    Fresh search underway for missing person Melissa Trussell in 25-year Adelaide cold case 19:27

    Cricket:
    Rachin Ravindra is excited to experience the Black Caps' new era for himself, when they face Zimbabwe in their T-20 Tri-Series tonight 18:57

    Rugby:
    The All Blacks have had their wings clipped again 18:37

    Netball:
    Mainland Tactix captain Erikana Pedersen believes experience will be crucial during this weekend's ANZ Premiership elimination match 18:17

    Law and Order:
    Two people are facing the courts accused of stealing a quarter-of-a-million dollars of goods across Auckland 18:07

    Law and Order:
    Our newsroom can now report - child sex exploitation and bestiality imagery was allegedly discovered on former police Deputy Commissioner, Jevon McSkimming's work devices 17:27

    Accident and Emergency:
    A person's been seriously injured in a single-vehicle crash in the Bay of Plenty's Kawerau, about 3.20 16:57


     News Search






    Power Search


    © 2025 New Zealand City Ltd