Gareth Southgate wife Alison hugs England boss after Columbia World Cup 2018 win
The 47-year-old manager and former England footballer led the team to victory for the first time in 12 years in a World Cup knockout game. As fans in the stadium in Moscow and across the country back home celebrated the incredible success, Southgate’s leading lady and wife of over 20 years Alison was among the first to shower him with praise. When he made his way into the stands to see his family, she wrapped her arms round him in a loving embrace. The England boss was pictured planting a kiss on her cheek, clearly ecstatic after the win. His two children, Mia and Flynn, were also on hand to congratulate their father, who couldn’t stop smiling.
The fiery game against Colombia, which saw them awarded no fewer than six yellow cards (with England picking up two as well) was kicked into top gear by captain Harry Kane when he scored the opening goal shortly after half time. While the score remained at 1-0 until the 93rd minute, Colombia’s equaliser sent them into a tense period of extra time. Still goalless half an hour later, the teams faced a penalty showdown. With England goalie Jordan Pickford managing to save one of Colombia’s efforts, the Three Lions secured a victory which sets them up to face Sweden in the quarter final on Saturday. Southgate struggle to contain his emotions after the nerve-wracking penalty shoot-out and was seen wiling up as he dashed on to the pitch to congratulate his men.
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Poignant snaps show him hugging star striker Kane and also congratulating Eric Dier, who found the back of the net with the final penalty of the match. Southgate’s wife wasn’t the only significant other in the crowd cheering on their partner. Becky Vardy, Jack Butland’s fiancée Annabel Peyton and Dele Alli’s girlfriend Ruby Mae were all decked out in football shirts to show their support for the team. After the game, Dele Alli, 22, was seen making his way over to the stands where model Ruby, 23, planted a huge kiss on his lips. She put on a glamorous display, flashing a glimpse of her toned midriff by wearing her shirt knotted to form a crop top.
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GETTY Gareth Southgate wife: The England boss congratulated Eric Dier after the penalties