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Do you know your Gareths?

Do you know your Gareths?

Can you tell Three Lions boss Gareth Southgate from his (almost) namesake Gareth Gates?

Being England manager is a lot like being a pop star. The pressure to entertain is immense, fans like screaming at you, and the possibility of being thrown on the rubbish heap is never far away

Gareth Southgate's Three Lions went unbeaten during their qualifying campaign to secure the number one spot in Group F, and although their brand of football didn't always receive five-star reviews from the critics, England’s young idols – including striker of the moment Harry Kane – got the job done.


High-profile friendlies like these are a great chance for Gareth Southgate to fine-tune his squad ahead of the FIFA World Cup. But before we start dreaming of England going all the way (admit it, you're going to get carried away), can you separate Southgate from his (almost) namesake, Pop Idol series 1 runner-up Gareth Gates? There's only one way to find out…

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