Posted: 13:46, November 14, 2022 | Updated: 15:02, 14 November 2022
England’s players arrived at St George’s Park before traveling to Qatar for their first World Cup with Iran in a week, as they swap the mist and fog of Burton for the sunny 30C climate of Doha.
The Three Lions stars appeared to be in good spirits as they greeted each other at England’s training ground, excited to represent their country at this month’s tournament.
James Maddison showed no discomfort from the injury he picked up in Leicester’s win over West Ham on Saturday and looked happy to be back at the Burton base.
Harry Kane greets Jude Bellingham as the pair arrive at St George’s Park ahead of the World Cup
The cold and wet conditions behind Conor Coady change with the heat of Doha
James Maddison appeared to be all smiles and showed no sign of his injury at the weekend at West Ham
Callum Wilson was delighted to be back in the England squad after his good form this season
Mason Mount welcomes back Callum Wilson as the England pair arrive at the training ground
Callum Wilson was also all smiles thanks to his current selection for England’s World Cup squad ahead of Ivan Toney and Tammy Abraham.
Harry Kane gave Jude Bellingham a big welcome handshake, while former Manchester City team-mates Jack Grealish and Raheem Sterling are seen embracing in a hug.
Grealish’s current City team-mates Kyle Walker and Kalvin Phillips were also happy to join in the celebrations, despite both missing time through injury this season. However, both are expected to be ready for selection in Qatar.
Manchester City pair Kyle Walker and Calvin Phillips come out of the cold at Burton today
Jack Grealish hugs his former Man City team-mate Raheem Sterling when he arrived today
Conor Coady and Eric Dier embrace before the England team meeting in Burton
The team will travel to Doha tomorrow, before the first training session begins on Wednesday followed by media duties on Sunday.
England then begin their World Cup campaign against Iran on Monday, kick-off at 1pm, leaving many fans scrambling to see how they can watch Gareth Southgate’s men open their tournament.
They will then face the USA and Wales in Group B, the only World Cup group to feature three teams in the top 20 of the FIFA rankings.
The players will return to Premier League action on Boxing Day, just eight days after the World Cup Final takes place.
Handshakes for full-backs Kyle Walker and Luke Shaw in the halls of St George’s Park
Jordan Pickford and John Stones in conversation today as they arrive to travel to the World Cup
