'Looking at that man there it's everything a leader should be: respectful, humble, tells the truth, genuine. He's fantastic.'
That was Gary Neville on Gareth Southgate moments after England had beaten Denmark to reach the Euro 2020 final.
More? Marcus Rashford previously highlighted the 'togetherness' fostered by Southgate and his staff with England; Harry Maguire gave a lot of credit to Southgate for his man-management when he was being fiercely criticised over selection; Luke Shaw praised the Three Lions boss for creating an atmosphere which allows England's players to perform with smiles on their faces.