England aim to put a smile back on the face of a nation with a World Cup that ‘brings real happiness’.
Manager Gareth Southgate said his side were aware of the difficulties faced by millions back home due to the recession. “Our challenge is to give our supporters a tournament that’s memorable,” he said ahead of our opening game against Iran in Qatar.
“We’ve taken them on fantastic journeys. Our country is going through a difficult spell. We're in the middle of an economic recession.
