The Football Writers' Association tribute evening was all about Gareth Southgate, but the England boss made sure to pay his respects to someone else too.
Taking to the stage at The Savoy Hotel in London, Southgate gave a speech to honour the career of Charles Sale, who recently retired after 20 years as The Daily Mail's brilliant Sports Agenda diarist.
And on top of the kind words, Southgate also passed on a special gift - the 'infamous' dartboard used for the 'Player vs Press' challenges at last summer's World Cup in Russia.
A clearly delighted Charles Sales speaks to the audience after being welcomed on stage by England manager Gareth Southgate, who paid tribute to him after his retirement
England manager Southgate paid tribute to Charles Sale at the Football Writers' Association tribute evening on Sunday night
Southgate presented Sale with the dartboard used by England players at the 2018 World Cup
Sale was beaten in the inaugural game between the Three Lions squad and the media when Gary Cahill defeated him in Repino on June 14.
Speaking about Sale on stage on Sunday night, Southgate said: 'One of the regulars on the England beat - and it's good to see him tonight looking in good health.
'He's retiring from his work as a journalist. He will have undoubtedly divided opinion among the room because several of us have been in his column over the years.
'Charlie Sale has definitely been a huge part of the England travelling press pack for many years.
'My biggest memory of him was playing beach cricket with him in Rimini, when he insisted on calling me by my surname for the whole match. Once a public schoolboy, always a public schoolboy.
'We thought it'd be most appropriate to present him with the infamous dartboard.'
Sale walks onto the stage to receive the special gift from Southgate at the Savoy in London
Sale praised the work done by Southgate to improve England's relationship with the media
After picking up his memento on stage, Sale lauded Southgate's work with the media during his time as England boss.
'Blimey, I've been completely ambushed tonight,' said Sale. 'I don't know what
