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In my short-sleeved polo top, I hope to co-opt Gareth Southgate’s laid-back authority
The England coach has ditched the waistcoat for a more understated look. But if it’s nippy enough for a jumper, it’s cold enough for sleeves
Standing on a touchline in an M&S merino wool polo knit – short sleeves, half zip – I feel every inch the smart-casual centrist dad. During the 2018 World Cup, Southgate’s personal dress code heralded a new style of leadership for the England team: solid, understated, a little paternal. Hanging by the goal in a local park in my short-sleeved knitted polo top, I think I’m beginning to get the idea: I feel relaxed, confident, informal and cold.
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