Daily Mirror

DON’T BE WET

Southgate warns Three Lions to expect rough stuff from Group G rivals.. and they cannot back down

- FROM JOHN CROSS in Repino

GARETH SOUTHGATE has given his players a stark warning about Panama’s dirty tricks.

The Group G minnows have a reputation for being physical, and picked up five yellow cards in their opening match with Belgium.

England boss Southgate told his men in a team meeting not to be bullied or intimidate­d in the clash in Nizhny Novgorod on Sunday.

England’s forwards could be targeted by Panama, while the physical presence of

 ??  ?? Southgate got a surprise soaking when he arrived for a look at the Spartak Zelenogors­k Stadium where England play on Sunday... and (right) coach Steve Holland inadverten­tly shows his selection notes with Rashford in place of Sterling
Southgate got a surprise soaking when he arrived for a look at the Spartak Zelenogors­k Stadium where England play on Sunday... and (right) coach Steve Holland inadverten­tly shows his selection notes with Rashford in place of Sterling
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 ??  ?? SHAKE ON IT Bilic with Mirror Sport man David
SHAKE ON IT Bilic with Mirror Sport man David

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