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ENGLAND fans gearing up for "waistcoat Wednesday" have been jetting out of Heathrow wearing their Gareth Southgate tributes.

The Three Lions boss is winning the hearts of the nation with his football and fashion, so much so supporters are flying out to Moscow, dressed in his image, to support him.

 Three Lions boss Gareth Southgate has inspired a host of waistcoat wearers
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Three Lions boss Gareth Southgate has inspired a host of waistcoat wearersCredit: Reuters
 England fans have been dashing out to copy the Gareth Southgate look
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England fans have been dashing out to copy the Gareth Southgate lookCredit: Reuters
 England fans are now draped in waistcoats or St George's flags
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England fans are now draped in waistcoats or St George's flagsCredit: Reuters

Southgate has become synonymous for his waistcoat since he started wearing it during England's World Cup qualifying campaign.

But with the Three Lions just one win away from booking a spot in the final for the first time since 1966, Southgate's stylish attire is sweeping the nation.

Supporters have been flocking to the retail giants to buy the official waistcoat that is retailing for £65 ahead of the Croatia clash on Wednesday. 

The only sizes available to buy online are XXL with all other fits selling out.

 World Cup fans have been surrounding the Southgate lookalike
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World Cup fans have been surrounding the Southgate lookalikeCredit: AFP or licensors
 Gareth Southgate's lookalike knows how vital the waistcoat is
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Gareth Southgate's lookalike knows how vital the waistcoat isCredit: AFP or licensors
 Gareth Southgate's waistcoat continues to grab the headlines
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Gareth Southgate's waistcoat continues to grab the headlinesCredit: PA:Press Association


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Not only are M&S quickly running out of stock in England, stores in Russia are also experiencing high demand according to the Telegraph.

The retailer is rushing to re-stock all the sizes ahead of the match tomorrow.

A spokesman from M&S said: "Gareth’s sideline style has meant our waistcoats are really scoring with our customers with sales doubling since the World Cup began.

"We’ve got enough different styles in stock for everyone to show their support for the boys on #waistcoatwednesday.”

Searches for the word "waistcoat" peaked last Wednesday when England won their first ever penalty shoot out against Colombia in the last 16 match.

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