England manager Gareth Southgate and his wife Alison have been married for almost 30 years and it is thanks to her that he can relax at home after intense scrutiny on the pitch
As Gareth Southgate prepares for one of the biggest games of his career, he'll no doubt be supported by his devoted wife Alison.
Their family-first attitude has rubbed off on the other players, with the manager reportedly encouraging bonding time with loved-ones after matches which is said to 'relax' the players. Ahead of his career-defining moment this evening, the Mirror takes a look at the life of his wife Alison - from how their love story began to what they do together in their spare time.
The couple organised their first date the next day and met in secret at the local Tesco car park to avoid her ex finding out. Then when he was transferred to Aston Villa, she gave him an ultimatum: either she moved to Birmingham with him or they split up. His incredible pad, which is so hidden and seemingly secret, is located next to a reservoir, and was previously owned by developer Chris Taylor. Providing a family balance to football pressures, the dad-of-two praises his kids for a welcome distraction to his hectic career.
Gareth's dad told Mail Online: "Actually, I don't think Alison likes football very much. Obviously she has to take an interest because it's Gareth's job, and she is always very supportive. She will sometimes go to Wembley for an international game — but not during the school term because she always puts the children first."
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