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Waistcoats, hashtags and Atomic Kitten - England boss Southgate wary of hero worship

The unlikely combination of Atomic Kitten and Gareth Southgate is one being savoured by fans following England's Russia 2018 campaign at home and abroad.

Supporters of the Three Lions have dedicated a chant to their manager to the tune of 'Whole Again', a number one hit for the British girl group back in 2001.

England's progression to the World Cup quarter-finals, where they will face Sweden in Samara on Saturday , has prompted an outpouring of love towards Southgate on social media.

That has included praise for his trademark waistcoat and the '#GarethSouthgateWould' trend on Twitter, outlining all the altruistic acts England's manager would perform in keeping with his nice-guy persona.