Touching moment emotional Gareth Southgate was hugged by his wife in empty World Cup stadium after England crashed out of the tournament

Emotional Embrace: Gareth Southgate hugs wife after England crash out of World Cup
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Alexandra Richards12 July 2018

This is the touching moment an emotional Gareth Southgate was hugged by his wife in an empty World Cup stadium after England crashed out of the tournament.

The moving images show Southgate’s wife Alison embracing her husband after England lost 2-1 to Croatia in the semi-finals on Wednesday.

The 47-year-old football manager was pictured being comforted by his wife, while another photo showed him plant a kiss on his wife’s cheek as he hugged her.

Mr Southgate married 51-year-old Alison in 1997 and the couple have two children, 19-year-old daughter Mia, and 15-year-old son Flynn.

Gareth Southgate hugs his wife Alison after the World Cup semi-final
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Emotions were running high for Southgate and his team after they lost the semi-final game.

Emotions were running high for Gareth Southgate as England crashed out of the World Cup
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He offered words of comfort to each and every player individually immediately after the game ended.

Goalkeeper Jordan Pickford in tears following the defeat
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England players were also comforted by their spouses following the match.

Goalkeeper Jordan Pickford was photographed in the stands being consoled by childhood sweetheart Megan Davison and his family.

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Dele Alli’s partner Ruby Mae locked the footballer in a loving embrace following the defeat while goal scorer Kieran Trippier clutched his toddler alongside his wife Charlotte.

Dele Alli is kissed by girlfriend Ruby Mae after the match
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England fans left the stadium singing “Don’t look back in Anger” as they faced taunts from several groups of Colombian fans on the concourse.

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