England players were quick to offer their public support in wanting Gareth Southgate to stay on as manager.
Harry Kane, Declan Rice and Jude Bellingham were among those to speak up after England’s World Cup exit as Southgate considers his future. And the feeling privately is perhaps even stronger within the squad as many believe it was the best and strongest camp they have been involved in.
England boss Southgate threw open the doors at the team hotel to players’ families and friends after the France defeat and invited them in at their Al Wakrah base.
