Several of the England squad have invested in top-notch protection dogs to safeguard their homes and belongings while they are out of the country during the Qatar World Cup. The move follows a surge in brazen burglaries and highly organised gang crimes targeting well-known footballers' homes in more recent years.
To deal with the rising threat, many of Gareth Southgate 's Three Lions have deployed specially-trained Doberman and German shepherds to help protect their families and assets. Pet insurance provider Cliverton.co.uk said guard dogs offer "loyal security against home invasions and burglaries" following "an escalation in the number of footballer-targeted crimes".
