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England has its new manager in Southgate; here's what you should know about him

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The English national team has its new boss, and it's actually its current one. Gareth Southgate was appointed caretaker after the September firing of Sam Allardyce, who took the job just two months prior, and now gets the permanent job on a four-year deal, the English FA announced.

The 46-year-old Watford-born manager was the expected pick among many English fans, so the news comes as little surprise. But what do you need to know about him and this move?