'Leadership, dignity and kindness' – Sarina Wiegman and Gareth Southgate pay tribute to the Queen

Gareth Southgate and Sarina Wiegman have both paid tribute to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II following her death on Thursday. Wiegman led England’s women to their first-ever major trophy with success at Euro 2022, and reflected on the letter which the squad received from Her Majesty following the triumph. Ad She said: «This summer she [the Queen] took the time to write to me and my players congratulating us for our success.

International friendliesJesus, Gabriel and Martinelli miss out on Brazil squad19 HOURS AGO »In that letter she called us an 'inspiration for girls and women'. It is you, your Majesty, who was the inspiration with your unrelenting work ethic, leadership, dignity and kindness. «The national anthem sung with such respect by my players and staff, served as a reminder of what she meant to the country.

The words 'send her victorious' — a line written on our shirts, but was also in our hearts. »My thoughts are with the Royal Family and the whole of the United Kingdom as they come to terms with this tragic news." Premier League postpones weekend fixtures, WSL and EFL off too Premier League set to make fixtures decision following the Queen’s death — reports Arsenal, Man Utd hold minute's silence to pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth II Meanwhile, Gareth Southgate is looking forward to honouring the Queen when the Three Lions host Germany in a UEFA Nations League clash at Wembley on September 26. Black armbands will be worn by the players, while a period of silence shall be observed ahead of kick-off.