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Gareth Southgate's Newcastle United reference in England Press conference

Gareth Southgate was asked whether England should boycott the World Cup due to human rights issues at his latest Press conference. The England boss, like Eddie Howe in recent weeks, faced questions about the Middle East ahead of media calls to preview friendly games against Switzerland and Ivory Coast.

England have made it to the finals in Qatar and was asked whether his side refusing to play in the tournament would make an impact.

Southgate said: "I don't really know what that achieves. Of course, it would be a big story but the tournament would go ahead.

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