Gareth Southgate has been hailed as one of the greatest England managers of all time, taking the team from a series of losses and turning them into hot contenders for a Euros 2024 win.
But Gareth’s ‘secret weapon’ has been by his side for decades cheering him on from the crowd – his devoted wife Alison.
Insiders say Alison not only offers her advice but is apparently one of the key reasons why Gareth encourages his England players to spend quality time with family.
Ahead of this year’s Euros, it’s likely that Alison will be flying out to Germany to support her husband through the nail biting tournament.
But when did Alison and Gareth first start dating? And how many children do they have together?
Who is Alison Southgate and how old is she?
Alison is married to England manager Gareth Southgate. The pair first met when he was a trainee at Crystal Palace in his early 20s.
Alison is four years Gareth’s senior at 57 years old.
When did Gareth and Alison Southgate get married?
Gareth and Alison married in 1997 at St Nicholas’s Church in Worth. Alison wore a a white satin dress, while Gareth rocked a pink tie, beige suit and looked so much younger without his stubble.
It’s said it took Gareth two years of visiting the shop where Alison worked before he plucked up the courage to ask her out. Unfortunately, when he did she was living with a boyfriend at the time.
According to The Sun, in his 2003 autobiography Gareth revealed that the young lovers used to sneak into Tesco car parks for dates.
He previously credited his family for giving him perspective amid the madness of the football world.
‘On Saturday evening, our children are not too bothered whether Dad’s team have won or lost,’ he said.
‘Neither does Alison fret too much about football, and this is how I like it.
‘Regardless of the result, it is up to me to ensure that no one’s evening is ruined because of things that happened on a football field.
‘The agonising waits until Alison and the kids are asleep.’
Do Alison and Gareth Southgate have children?
Yes, she and Gareth have daughter Mia, 24, and son Flynn, 20. Mia clearly has a passion for fashion and shares her outfit inspiration with her followers on Instagram.
Flynn hasn’t followed in her father’s footballing steps and most recently completed an internship at a law firm after completing a Bachelor’s Degree in Politics at King’s College London.
What is Alison Southgate’s job?
Alison was working in a clothing boutique in South London when she first met Gareth but she has largely kept all aspects of her life out of the spotlight since they wed to focus on raising their family.
It’s thought that she’s not a huge fan of football but is still an amazing support system to Gareth.
It’s thought Alison is a big influence on his relaxed approach to his England squad, with Gareth famously said to have lifted a sex ban before matches and actively encouraged family bonding.
Gareth and Alison’s house is a 16th Century manor that’s situated in a quaint village in North Yorkshire. It boasts a wine cellar, six bedrooms, acres of land and a detached house within the grounds.
What is Alison Southgate’s net worth?
With her income remaining a mystery, we’ll have to go off husband Gareth’s net worth – which was reported at £7 million in 2020. His salary as England manager is now said to be around £5 million per year.
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