Gareth Southgate to be played by Joseph Fiennes in Dear England - a new play about penalty misses and his 'quiet reform' of the beautiful game

Gareth Southgate to be played by Joseph Fiennes in National Theatre play

Dear England will chart the revolution of the national football team from its 'existential crisis' in 2016 amid the backdrop of Brexit

Joseph Fiennes to Play England Soccer Manager Gareth Southgate in New National Theatre Show

'Shakespeare in Love' star Joseph Fiennes is set to play England soccer manager Gareth Southgate at the National Theatre.

Joseph Fiennes To Star As England Soccer Coach Gareth Southgate In New Play

Playwright James Graham (Sherwood) has penned the play, titled Dear England.

Gareth Southgate to be played by Joseph Fiennes in Dear England - a new play about penalty misses and his 'quiet reform' of the beautiful game

With its name taken from a letter written by Gareth Southgate to fans ahead of England's Euro 2020 final against Italy, Dear England will tell the story of how the footballer behind one of the team's most infamous penalty misses went on to change attitudes surrounding the beautiful game.

Joseph Fiennes starring as Gareth Southgate in England penalties play

The "Shakespearean" Gareth Southgate play focuses on the pressure of penalties for the England men's football manager.

Joseph Fiennes to play England manager Gareth Southgate at National Theatre

The Handmaid’s Tale actor Joseph Fiennes will star as England manager Gareth Southgate in a new play at the National Theatre.