Everton defender Conor Coady has admitted waiting for his World Cup fate caused the ‘longest week of his life’.
The Blues centre-back was included in Gareth Southgate’s England squad for this winter’s World Cup in Qatar. Coady is one of two Everton representatives included in the 26-man contingent travelling to the tournament, along with Jordan Pickford.
Southgate announced his squad on Thursday, just a couple of days before Everton’s Premier League fixture against Bournemouth. Coady has explained how difficult he found keeping his selection quiet during the days leading up to the announcement.