England manager Gareth Southgate and Lionesses star Ellen White are inducted into the Legends of Football hall of fame at glittering London ceremony… joining the likes of Pele, Bobby Charlton and Alex Ferguson
- Southgate and White are the latest Legends of Football hall of fame inductees
- They received the honour at Grosvenor House in London on Monday night
- Southgate has guided England to a World Cup semi-final and Euro final
- White was a key member of the Lionesses team that won this summer’s Euros
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England manager Gareth Southgate and Lionesses hero Ellen White have been inducted into the Legends of Football hall of fame.
The accolade honours iconic football players and managers from any age of the game, with previous recipients including Stanley Matthews, Pele, Bobby Charlton and Alex Ferguson.
More recent inductees have tended to come from the Premier League era, with the likes of Steven Gerrard, Frank Lampard, David Beckham and Arsene Wenger recognised.
England manager Gareth Southgate and Lionesses hero Ellen White were inducted into the Legends of Football hall of fame on Monday night
Southgate pictured with wife Alison on the red carpet ahead of the ceremony in London
On Monday night, it was Southgate’s turn after he guided England to the World Cup semi-finals in 2018 and the final of the European Championship last year.
But Southgate has come under pressure following poor results in the UEFA Nations League with the World Cup in Qatar just a few weeks away.
The Legends of Football awards ceremony is a fund-raising event for music therapy charity Nordoff Robbins and took place at Grosvenor House in London.
Speaking to Sky Sports at the awards, Southgate said: ‘The England part of my journey in particular, as a player and a manager, has probably been the greatest highlight and the greatest honour for me.
‘I am hoping this isn’t the end of it, I am hoping there are still a few more years ahead. I feel I have got a lot of improving to do.
The Legends of Football ceremony helps raise funds for music therapy charity Nordoff Robbins
Southgate has guided England to a World Cup semi-final and a European Championship final, while White played a key part in the Lionesses’ Euro win this year
‘I feel there is a lot in the next couple of months we want to achieve for a start and beyond that, I’m assuming life is going to continue and there’s lots of challenges ahead.’
Recently retired England forward White was inducted into the Legends of Football hall of fame alongside Southgate on Monday night.
She played a prominent role in England’s Euro 2022 triumph, playing in every game during the tournament and scoring twice.
Southgate has come under pressure during England’s poor UEFA Nations League campaign
Ellen White poses with the European Championship trophy after England win over the summer
White, 33, retired from international football just after the win, finishing as England’s top female goalscorer on 52 from 113 appearances.
White said: ‘2022 has been a phenomenal year already, to achieve what we did at Wembley and to see the nation get behind us is truly unforgettable.’
Lionesses coach Sarina Wiegman said: ‘I’m thrilled that Ellen’s contribution to football has been recognised by the Legends of Football committee.
‘Her professionalism and achievements in the game cannot be understated. She’s a deserving winner of this award.’
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