Gareth Southgate 'clears all the checks' for reward amid Manchester United claims

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Gareth Southgate is reputedly in the running to receive a knighthood in the New Year Honours list for his services to football.

Southgate, 54, was awarded an OBE in 2019, months after leading England to the World Cup semi-finals the previous summer. The then Prince Charles presented him with the award at Buckingham Palace later that year.

Since then, the Three Lions have reached the European Championship final in consecutive editions, and rumours arose during both tournaments that Southgate would become a 'Sir', regardless of whether England won either.

Now that the coach is no longer in charge of the national team after resigning following their defeat this summer, a knighthood will seemingly come his way in the new year. READ MORE: Erik ten Hag makes unusual Manchester United decision ahead of West Ham United clash READ MORE: Manchester United drop Rashford team news hint amid double Erik ten Hag nod The Sun claims that HMRC clearing Southgate of breaking any tax laws means the plans to do so that were reportedly shelved three years ago are under consideration again.