Ekskermanich of England was recognized for his contribution to the development of football in the country.

English captain Gareth Southgate played for the England national team from 2016 to 2024, leading the team to the finals of the European Championships both times, but failed to finish.

After the tournament in Germany and the lost final in Spain, at that time the 53-year-old Southgate had given up his job and was now in a creative void.

However, this contribution to the development of football in the region does not fail to be mentioned on the greatest sovereign level.

King Charles III of the Acquired Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland named Southgate in the King's traditional New Year's Honor List for 2025 for services to the Football Association.

Gareth, with this rank, became only the fourth coach in history, after Sir Alpha Ramsey, Sir Walter Winterbottom, and Sir Bobby Robson, who wore a similar sign.

In this way, the greatest Kermanic Englishmen can now also add the status of “ser” to their name.