Marks & Spencer’s waistcoats sales have soared 35 per cent since the FIFA tournament began two weeks ago in a phenomenon that's being called ‘Gareth Southgate’ effect. when Gareth Southgate eventually does return home, he will see an awful lot more waistcoats around the country. England manager has apparently sparked a significant increase in waistcoat purchases thanks to his match attire at the World Cup in Russia.

For each of England's three group games, Southgate has sported a formal look of a fully-buttoned navy waistcoat over a pale blue shirt, accompanied by a navy, red and white striped tie. Marks & Spencer, who has been the official suit supplier to the England national team since 2007, made replicas of the suit for fans. The accompanying tie will set supporters back £25.