ReutersPrince William has paid tribute to Gareth Southgate after the former England manager announced his resignation.
The Prince of Wales said he was thanking Southgate “not as the president of the FA, but as an England fan”.
In a statement on X, Prince William said Southgate had shown “humility, compassion and true leadership under the most intense pressure and scrutiny” during his time leading the England team.
He described Southgate as an “all-round class act,” adding: “You should be incredibly proud of what you’ve achieved.”
Southgate announced his resignation after England lost against Spain in the Euro 2024 final on Sunday.
