Next stop, Gareth Southgate
Updated 11:34, 20-Jul-2018
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The Southgate tube station was changed to Gareth Southgate to celebrate the England team's return from Russia 2018 World Cup, where it finished 4th. /VCG Photo

The Southgate tube station was changed to Gareth Southgate to celebrate the England team's return from Russia 2018 World Cup, where it finished 4th. /VCG Photo

Transport for London (TfL) explained that the temporary renaming was to honor the manager of the national team. /VCG Photo

Transport for London (TfL) explained that the temporary renaming was to honor the manager of the national team. /VCG Photo

The station has replaced all the signs both inside and outside with the “Gareth Southgate”. /VCG Photo

The station has replaced all the signs both inside and outside with the “Gareth Southgate”. /VCG Photo

Gareth Southgate ended his playing career in 2006 and became the manager of the England team a decade later. According to The Guardian, Southgate is well liked by the public and footballers alike and is known for creating a relaxed atmosphere that allows players to thrive. /VCG Photo

Gareth Southgate ended his playing career in 2006 and became the manager of the England team a decade later. According to The Guardian, Southgate is well liked by the public and footballers alike and is known for creating a relaxed atmosphere that allows players to thrive. /VCG Photo