Gareth Southgate will blast away the negativity surrounding England by telling his players they can make this the best period in the team’s history by winning the World Cup.
England’s 26-man squad fly to Qatar on Tuesday as one of the favourites but recent performances have cast doubt over their chances. They faced heavy criticism after toiling in the Nations League this year and a series of stodgy attacking performances has increased the pressure on Southgate, who was booed by supporters after September’s 1-0 defeat in Italy.
