Six years after becoming an unlikely menswear icon thanks to the Marks & Spencer waistcoat seen around the world, Gareth Southgate appears to have a new uniform.
The England manager, who has faced criticism for the team’s lackluster performance in the group stages of the Euros, has swapped the suit for a more relaxed look – a £45 knitted polo shirt.
The pure cotton Milano knit shirt, which is also from M&S, costs £45 and is an official part of the M&S x England collection.
He has worn the quarter-zip in all of England’s matches so far, which included a 1-0 win against Serbia and draws against Denmark and Slovenia.
Unfortunately, the luck of the vest has not brought him luck, and the fans have fallen asleep. at the stadium after three “boring” performances in which England won only one match and scored only two goals.
Gareth Southgate seems to have a new uniform, a knitted polo. He appears in the photo from the Slovenia match.
The England manager, who has faced criticism for the team’s lackluster performance in the group stages of the Euros, has swapped the suit for a more relaxed look – a £45 knitted polo shirt.
She previously sported the look during the 2022 World Cup, where England advanced to the quarter-finals before being knocked out by the French.
Speaking ahead of the tournament, Southgate said he was changing his appearance in a bid to appear more approachable to his younger players.
Southgate, 53, said: “This year there will be more short-sleeved knitwear than suit and tie because we are trying to create a relaxed atmosphere.”
“When you’re working with young people, you don’t want to be too rigid in what you do or what you wear.”
She added: “Every time you wear something, you’re making some kind of statement.” I’m aware of that now.
Speaking before the tournament, Southgate said he was changing his appearance in a bid to appear more approachable to his younger players. He appears in the photo at the Denmark match.
Southgate is seen at full time during the UEFA EURO 2024 group stage match between Denmark and England.
M&S’s £45 shirt has been called “crisp” and “timeless” by GQ
Until now, the look has been paired with navy pants and sometimes a navy jacket. Also from M&S which is the official tailor of the England team.
Southgate’s choice of outfit is a sure topic of conversation during any England tournament.
During the 2018 World Cup, his first as manager, Southgate wore a £65 vest from Marks & Spencer.
As the team progressed through the tournament, the phrase “lucky vest” began trending online and the retailer reported a 35 percent increase in sales.
The phenomenon was labelled ‘the Gareth Southgate effect’ and his look was coined as ‘good dad at the wedding disco’ with many praising his unpretentious choice of clothing.
Until now, the look has been paired with navy pants and sometimes a navy jacket. Also from M&S which is the official tailor of the England team.
Gareth Southgate wore a vest during the 2018 World Cup when England reached the semi-finals.
Southgate has swapped his collection of vests for soft, cuddly cardigans. Above: pictured in 2018
When Gareth wore the shirt for the World Cup in December 2022, GQ, a men’s fashion bible, called him “man of the match” and said the look was “deeply sharp and ‘timeless.’
England will now advance to the round of 16 and on Sunday night they will face the Netherlands, Belgium, Romania, Slovakia or Ukraine.
Fans will expect a more exciting match. Southgate was booed and pelted with plastic beer cups by a section of fans after the disappointing 0-0 draw in Cologne, as the WAGs consoled their disappointed partners in the stands.
The nation will be hoping Southgate’s side can regain the feel-good factor for Sunday’s last-16 match, as their status as winners of Group C means they would avoid Germany, Spain and France until the final.
