TURKEY’S ON HOLD... AVOID A STUFFING!

USA footballers will miss out on Thanksgiving celebrations today as they prepare to face England in the World Cup.

Thanksgiving Day is a national holiday in America, with families cooking turkeys and holding big parties to mark the major annual event.

But the US players will have to forgo their celebrations this year to focus on their showdown with Gareth Southgate’s side in Qatar with a celebration planned the night after the game.

US keeper Matt Turner, (above) who plays for Arsenal, said: “Every Thanksgiving, about 30 or 40 of my family and friends gather at my mum and dad’s house in New Jersey.

“Mum and dad are actually here in Qatar, so that will be a bit different for those at home this time around, but I’m looking forward to having it many more times with them in the future.”

US and Celtic defender Cameron Carter-vickers, who was born in the UK, said missing out on Thanksgiving was not a huge issue for him.

“For me, it’s not really a big deal,” said Cartervickers.

“But for people whose families are here, on Saturday we’re having a nice little Thanksgiving gathering, so I’ll enjoy that.”