Gareth Southgate says he is unsure what boycotting the Qatar World Cup would achieve, suggesting that England playing in the tournament would be more impactful at highlighting the Gulf State’s human rights record.
Southgate led a meeting with his squad and staff on Tuesday in which they were briefed on myriad human rights issues in the Gulf State, which has been accused of exploiting migrant workers and discriminating against women and members of the LGBTQ+ community.
