Let’s create history, implores Southgate

ENGLAND boss Gareth southgate led an emotionally-charged night at st George’s Park yesterday, imploring his players to make history as they prepare to depart for Qatar this morning. The Fa also welcomed a mystery special guest on an inspirational evening as the players readied themselves for the challenge ahead. southgate’s squad to a backdrop of motivational messages emblazoned across the walls.

The Three Lions manager spoke to players and staff during a welcome meeting during which he urged his team to seize the huge opportunity ahead of them. despite a poor recent run of results, England go to Qatar as one of the favourites after finishing fourth in russia four years ago and runners-up at the Euros last year. southgate believes his team have a genuine chance of winning the country’s first trophy since 1966 and used the arrival of his squad to emphasise that point. despite Callum Wilson and raheem sterling suffering from illnesses in recent days, the entire squad reported for duty yesterday. Players spent much of the day doing promotional work with kit suppliers nike, while squad members underwent light recovery sessions ahead of their departure for doha at 10am today. They are scheduled to arrive in Qatar at 5pm local time after which they will complete a light session before serious preparations for the opener against iran on Monday get under way at their al Wakrah training facility tomorrow.