There is now just a matter of weeks before the Premier League comes to a halt for the World Cup to take place.
This year’s tournament is taking place in Qatar, with the climate of the host nation meaning the competition is being played mid-winter in the interests of players, coaches and travelling fans. And with the tournament falling in the middle of the Premier League season, it will be different than any that have gone before for UK-based players.
Usually, World Cup squad announcements come after the season has ended, but that won’t be the case this time. Nottingham Forest have two Premier League games remaining before the break for the tournament.