Gareth Southgate: A great manager, a great leader, the Pride of Crawley and Sussex and a fashion icon - video

As he leads England into their first major tournament final since 1966, editor Mark Dunford reflects on the job he has done, the praise he has received and what effect he has had on the town he grew up in and where he went to school. Watch the video message above.

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