Gareth Southgate thinks England players simply don’t care who manages Three Lions as his contract runs d...

Gareth Southgate thinks England players simply don’t care who manages Three Lions as his contract runs d...

The Sun·2021-09-08 14:00

GARETH SOUTHGATE says Englands players do not care who is in charge of the team.The Three Lions boss can take a major step towards qualifying for Qatar 2022 with a win in Poland on Wednesday night.The England players have arrived in Poland for their World Cup qualifierCredit: GettySouthgate has managed the national team since 2016Credit: GettyFA bosses want Southgate to extend his contract, which runs out at the end of next year, until after Euro 2024.Talks will not take place until this World Cup qualifying campaign ends in November.But Southgate said: I wouldnt think they could care less! They arent bothered who the manager is at club or country.One comes, one goes. The next one comes and they get on with it.So, no, its not a distraction in any way, shape or form.Ive got 14 months and if you can get through 14 weeks as a manager you have done well, so it really isnt an issue.I enjoy working with the team and I would imagine we wont even discuss that until after the autumn now.BETTING SPECIAL - GET 30/1 ON STERLING TO SCORE OR ASSIST vs POLANDBellingham was superb for England against Andorra on SundayCredit: GettyFA chief executive Mark Bullingham made it clear before Euro 2020, where England reached the final, that Southgate is wanted for a longer period.The day after the loss to Italy at Wembley, Southgate said: I dont want to commit to anything longer than I should and I never want to outstay my welcome.So, all of those things need consideration before even thinking about sitting down and talking.As I sit here today, I would want to be taking the team to Qatar.Southgate is set to name the same team that won 4-0 in Hungary six days ago. Tyrone Mings is suspended.A win would all but seal Englands spot in Qatar and Southgate said: Its an opportunity, no more, no less.We know that to go away from home and win is not easy, not straightforward. Poland also have high motivation.To be able to top the group, they probably have to win the game, so its a game for everybody to look forward to. Read our Transfer news live blogfor the very latest rumours, gossip and done dealsGrealish will be hoping he starts for the Three Lions in WarsawCredit: GettyWe can really take a positive step towards the World Cup if we win in Warsaw, so its a high level of motivation, but also guarding against any feeling that we are better than we are.Were having a good run of results because were working hard for each other.Without the ball were very disciplined and that sets the tone for our game.FREE BETS: GET OVER £2,000 IN NEW CUSTOMER DEALSGareth Southgate warns England against having any feelings that they're better than they are ahead of Poland

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