Southgate is the third youngest person to be given a footballing knighthood, following David Beckham, 50, and Stanley Matthews, who was 49.
Gareth Southgate added his name to an elite footballing list when the former England manager received his knighthood at Windsor Castle on Wednesday.
The 54-year-old, who stepped down from the England post after almost eight years following defeat by Spain in the Euro 2024 final, was awarded the honour for services to football.
Southgate's influence, however, stretched beyond the field of play as he became one of football's most respected figures.
He is only the seventh football manager to be given the honour.
