Premier League give Boro boss Southgate the green light

MIDDLESBROUGH last night got the answer they wanted when Gareth Southgate was given the green light to remain in charge while he pursues his coaching qualifications.

The Premier League Board have agreed to extend the 36-year-old’s dispensation to allow him to gain his B and A Licences before embarking upon the Pro Licence course during the summer.

A statement said: “The Premier League Board today considered Middlesbrough FC’s request that Gareth Southgate be given dispensation from the Premier League Rule Q.4, specifying that a manager must have started the UEFA Pro Licence coaching qualification, for the remainder of the season.