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World Cup 2018: Tube station named Gareth Southgate | World Cup 2018: Tube station named Gareth Southgate |
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A London Underground station has been temporarily named after England's football manager. | |
Southgate Tube station was rebranded Gareth Southgate station from Monday morning for 48 hours, after his squad finished fourth in the World Cup. | Southgate Tube station was rebranded Gareth Southgate station from Monday morning for 48 hours, after his squad finished fourth in the World Cup. |
It was England's best result since 1990 when they also lost in the semi-final. | It was England's best result since 1990 when they also lost in the semi-final. |
"We're delighted to be able to show our appreciation to Gareth and the team by renaming the station in his honour," Transport for London said. | |
The Piccadilly Line station, in Enfield, north London, had its signs changed to display the manager's name until the end of Tuesday. | The Piccadilly Line station, in Enfield, north London, had its signs changed to display the manager's name until the end of Tuesday. |