Months and months of gruelling training sessions have all led to this: the Qatar World Cup quarter finals. The high-stake match will not be a first for any of the pro players, but this could be the tournament of a lifetime for England men's squad. Hot off the heels of their success in the UEFA Euro 2020 - but still likely feeling the sting from their loss in the final - the team have everything to play for in their match against France.
With so much at stake, it's not surprising so many footballers have superstitions they follow before stepping out on the pitch. From sweet family tributes to bizarre beliefs, read on for some of the superstitions held by this year's squad.
