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Gareth Southgate: England manager returns to pitch to 'conduct' delighted fans – best pics
GARETH SOUTHGATE returned to the pitch after his full-time team talk to conduct the celebrating England fans.
England manager Gareth Southgate soaked up the atmosphere in Samara after England's terrific 2-0 victory over Sweden in the World Cup quarter-finals.
The Three Lions boss celebrated with fans and players after the game, before retiring to the dressing room to chat with his stars.
But that wasn't the end for Southgate.
With the stadium empty, bar thousands of travelling England fans in thunderous voice, Southgate emerged victorious from the tunnel to spark off a fresh round of choruses.
He conducted the fans with his arms before cupping his ears to the noise, waving to his adoring fans and returning back into the bowels of the stadium.
Take a look through the gallery to reveal the best snaps of Gareth Southgate celebrating after the final whistle.