NYON: England’s Gareth Southgate and Belgium’s Roberto Martinez are the two Euro 2020 managers named among the judges for the UEFA Man of the Match award after every Champions League knockout stage game.

The European federation’s so-called ‘technical observers’ at each tie will decide who shpuld be hailed for his “roles in decisive moments, tactical maturity, creativity and inspiration, exceptional skill and fair play.”

Republic of Ireland goalkeeper; made over 600 appearances for Celtic (1978–98).

Cosmin Contra
Ex-AC Milan, Atlético and Romania right-back; coached Romania (2017–19).

Aitor Karanka
Athletic Club and Real Madrid central defender; more recently a coach in England.

Robbie Keane
The Republic of Ireland’s most-capped player (146 appearances) and international top scorer (68 goals).

Roberto Martínez
Current Belgium coach; successful in England with Swansea, Wigan and Everton.

Ginés Meléndez
Highly-regarded Spanish youth team coach; led La Roja to U17 and U19 successes.

Phil Neville
Ex-Manchester United and England defender/midfielder; current England women’s boss.

Willi Ruttensteiner
Austrian coaching expert; current sporting director of the Israel national team.

Gareth Southgate
England manager since 2016; England defender/midfielder from 1995–2004.

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