Gareth Southgate knows England need to handle heightened expectations in Qatar but says there is more belief and confidence in the squad than during the run to the World Cup semi-finals four years ago.
Gareth Southgate said the "big business starts now" after Marcus Rashford's brace helped England reach the World Cup knockout phase and brought Wales' first World Cup appearance since 1958 to an end.
Gareth Southgate says his players need to show intelligence and spirit to halt a "wounded" Wales side that will be "desperate to beat the English" on the world stage.
Gareth Southgate has urged England to continue on the mission of 'regaining their respectability on the world stage' as they go about trying to seal a spot in the last 16 of the World Cup with victory over the United States.
Bukayo Saka said England sent a statement of what they can achieve in Qatar after thrashing Iran 6-2 on Monday to launch their World Cup in style.
England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford hailed “brilliant” Gareth Southgate ahead of the World Cup and insisted England are ready to go all the way in Qatar.