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FROM JOHN CROSS in Doha

GARETH SOUTHGATE says his players can cope with rising expectation levels as he backed England fans to carry them towards glory.

He led his players to a World Cup semi-final four years ago, the Euros final last year and says the squad has the “experience” to go further this time.

England – including Jude Bellingham (left) – face Senegal in the last 16 on Sunday when the Three Lions will be red-hot favourites and Southgate believes their knowhow could be crucial. He said: “The fact that the players are used to these