Coronation Street fans couldn't believe their eyes after "Gareth Southgate" appeared on the soap. During the latest instalment of the ITV evening soap, viewers were left scratching their eyes after the former England football team appeared to pop up. In one scene, a man was seen in Roy's Rolls, talking to Roy Cropper when the pair appeared to be embroiled in a tense disagreement.
During the discussion, the character appeared to be arguing with the Cobbles legend and refusing to pay for food after eating in the local cafe. Viewers were left baffled by the appearance as they flocked to X, formerly known as Twitter to share their thoughts. One wrote: "What’s Gareth Southgate doing on #corrie? I guess he has time on his hands.
" While a second added: "#Corrie Gareth Southgate didn't waste any time did he?" Another commented: "Times are tough for Gareth Southgate since resigning as England manager #Corrie #CoronationStreet." "Gareth Southgate’s moved on quickly #corrie," typed another. Meanwhile, another shocked viewer joked: "#corrie I thought complaining man was Gareth Southgate before he spoke.
" "WTF why did Gareth Southgate just rock up at Roy's cafe?! #Corrie," questioned another. Elsewhere on the soap opera, Joel Deering's downfall has been sealed. Viewers will recall that Lauren Bolton made a shock comeback last week as Cait Fitton reprised her role.
Weeks on from a brutal attack by Joel Deering , which Weatherfield residents still don't know about, Lauren, who was belie.