The England team is set to enjoy an evening out in Florida before making their way to their World Cup headquarters. Manager Thomas Tuchel intends to grant the players a break post their second warm-up match against Costa Rica on Wednesday. Tomorrow’s game against New Zealand will offer Tuchel the opportunity to assess the squad in challenging weather conditions.
Taking a breather after the friendly game will allow Captain Harry Kane and his teammates to unwind together and reconnect with their families who have already arrived in the United States. A source mentioned that this break will provide the team with a chance to relax before their journey to Kansas and most importantly, spend quality time with their loved ones.
England’s WAGs are also en route to the States, with Kane and his wife, Kate, spotted at their training base in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. Kate shared a post captioned “Recharged” after the team completed a rigorous training session amid the heat and humidity.
Family members of the players, including Mark Bellingham and Noel Scott, have joined the trip to support their loved ones. Jordan Pickford’s wife, Megan, is expected to arrive in the US following a holiday in the Caribbean. The players’ families were encouraged to travel to the same time zone as the squad before the training sessions commenced. Although Arsenal players were given extra time off due to the Champions League final, they are scheduled to join the camp before the team relocates to their training base in Kansas City.
Girlfriends of players like Bukayo Saka and Chelsea captain Reece James, Tolami Benson and Mia McClenaghan respectively, are also expected to attend the games. Former manager Gareth Southgate expressed his pride in the team’s progress and determination, emphasizing their potential to excel in the tournament. He mentioned, “They are in the mix. There is an expectation among themselves that they will be in the latter stages of a tournament. They will win a tournament at some stage. I have become a fan again now.”