ROY HODGSON attended his first public event since his health scare and Crystal Palace exit at Wimbledon.
The 76-year-old left Selhurst Park in February to be replaced by Oliver Glasner.
PARoy Hodgson made a return to the public spotlight with wife Sheila at Wimbledon[/caption]
GettyManchester City boss Pep Guardiola was joined by wife Cristina[/caption]
GettyThe Manchester City boss also brought his daughter Maria along[/caption]
GettyMaria seemed overjoyed to be in the Royal Box[/caption]
GettyEngland Lionesses captain Leah Williamson rocked a grey suit[/caption]
Darren FletcherJessica Ennis-Hill looked radiant in a blue dress[/caption]
He was spotted out for lunch with wife Sheila last month but his attendance in the Royal Box at the All England Club marks his return to the public spotlight.
Hodgson looked remarkably well as he smiled for photos on his way into the club despite the pouring rain.
Interestingly, the former England boss will be at Wimbledon during the Three Lions’ Euro 2024 quarter-final with Switzerland.
And he is not the only Premier League managerial icon in attendance – with Manchester City winning machine Pep Guardiola coming with his wife Cristina and daughter Maria.
Alongside the managers past and present is England Lionesses skipper Leah Williamson, rocking a stylish grey suit.
However, it is not just football represented on Sporting Saturday in the Royal Box.
England cricket captains Ben Stokes and Jos Buttler are here with Stokes’ predecessor Joe Root as well as Indian legend Sachin Tendulkar.
Team GB Olympics heroes Jason and Laura Kenny, Chris Hoy, Adam Peaty, Jess Ennis-Hill, Denise Lewis, Kadeena Cox, Hannah Cockroft and Bethany Shriever also headed to SW19 to catch the tennis action.
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Legends Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean both watched from the Royal Box.
Ben Ainslie arrived flanked by his wife Georgie Thompson while rugby stars Gareth Edwards, Lawrence Dallaglio and Alun Wyn Jones united in a blockbuster all-star middle row.
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Golfer Charley Hull, meanwhile, glowed in her Wimbledon whites, rocking a classy dress.
Conchita Martinez – Wimbledon champion in 1994 – and 2003 runner-up Mark Philippoussis also got the special treatment from the All England Club.
The 88-person guest list was completed by various members of the armed forces.
On Centre Court today, the sporting celebrities were treated to Brit Cameron Norrie vs Alexander Zverev followed by two-time finalist Ons Jabeur vs Elina Svitolina and then Novak Djokovic vs Alexei Popyrin.
PASir Ben Ainslie came with his wife Georgie Thompson[/caption]
RexAdam Peaty and Holly Ramsay took shelter under a brolly in the SW19 rain[/caption]
PARugby icon Alun Wyn Jones headed in with his wife Anwen[/caption]
PAEngland Test cricket captain Ben Stokes opted for a bold outfit[/caption]
PAHis predecessor Joe Root looked delighted to be there[/caption]
PACharley Hull opted for a white number[/caption]
GettyDenise Lewis was all smiles in her blue suit[/caption]
GettyCricket icon Sachin Tendulkar looked suave in his cream suit with his wife Anjali[/caption]
Darren FletcherJos Buttler dressed up for the occasion[/caption]
PACycling royalty Laura and Jason Kenny braved the rain[/caption]
Tennis stars following in parents’ footsteps
TALK about pressure…
These rising stars are all making their way in tennis.
But they have got something in common – they’ve got a famous parent who also made their name in the sport.
So who are the players hoping to follow in the footsteps of their tennis mums and dads?
My dad is one of the greatest tennis players ever… but he’s not my idol
My mum won US Open aged 16 then Wimbledon… but you won’t know it from my surname
My Czech dad won Australian Open and my sisters are elite golfers… but I’m playing for different country
My millionaire dad played with Federer… but I’ve reached three Grand Slam finals
My dad earned £1m and got to French Open final… but I’ve already surpassed his career
My record-breaking dad is in tennis Hall of Fame and won Wimbledon… but I’m aiming to emulate his achievements
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