You only sling when you’re winning...

GARETH Southgate has suffered a dislocated right shoulder while running near England’s World Cup base in Repino.

The Three Lions boss was making the most of a day off from training when he sustained the injury, which forced him to visit a local hospital.

Football Association team doctor Rob Chakraverty attended to oversee the treatment and Southgate returned to camp in good spirits but sporting a black sling (picture left).

Southgate took his tumble lightheartedly, joking he may not be allowed to show the same kind of emotion on the touchline which accompanied Harry Kane’s stoppage-time winner against Tunisia.

“I might not be celebrating any goals as athletically in the future,” he said.

“The doc has made it clear that punching the air is not an option.

“I am just a bit gutted because I was on for my record 10k time!”

Southgate’s unexpected injury news caused no great disruption to team plans - with a scheduled meeting taking place on time in the evening as preparations for Sunday’s clash with Panama continue.

“We are lucky we have a top-class medical team around us, so it was fine,” Southgate said.

Southgate joins Dele Alli on England’s walking wounded list, with the Tottenham forward suffering from a quad complaint.