England manager Gareth Southgate has been granted the freedom of Middlesbrough for the way he led his side to the Euro 2020 final.
Southgate, who played for Middlesbrough from 2001 to 2006 before managing the club for three years, was made an honorary freeman of the borough by Middlesbrough Council.
Labour councillor Matthew Storey said Southgate, 50, who was born in Watford, is "one of us on Teesside".
The FA has been contacted for comment.
Previous recipients of the honour include Boro's chairman Steve Gibson, artist Mackenzie Thorpe and Olympic swimmer Jack Hatfield.