David Beckham has reportedly been approached by the FA about the possibility of England using Inter Miami’s facilities for a warm-weather training camp ahead of next summer’s World Cup in North America. Beckham, who is co-owner and president of the Florida-based MLS team, has been consulted by England officials who have visited the club’s Fort Lauderdale facilities.
Sky Sports claim that the Three Lions’ chiefs have also inspected several other venues since securing their place in the tournament. In preparation for the tournament, England plans to travel to America to acclimatise their players. Thomas Tuchel and the FA’s sports scientists aim to spend at least a week – possibly longer – getting the players accustomed to the intense heat and humidity.
The climate is expected to play a significant role in the tournament, and the England staff are keen to ensure they are well-prepared. Both managers and players expressed concerns about the weather during the Club World Cup held in the USA this summer.
FA officials have been scouting various locations across the USA, assessing numerous facilities in readiness for the draw, which takes place in Houston on December 5. Once England’s group and opponents are known, the FA can formulate a plan.
England’s base for the upcoming tournament, which will be held across Canada, America and Mexico, remains uncertain. The vast array of host cities means teams could find themselves playing in vastly different environments, with Seattle, Vancouver, Mexico City and Guadalajara all potential locations.
The ideal training base can significantly influence the atmosphere during the four-week-long tournament. England have been performing well in recent major tournaments, but this will be their first without Gareth Southgate at the helm since 2016.
Tuchel’s team secured their place in North America with an easy 5-0 victory over Latvia earlier this week. This means that England have yet to concede a goal in their qualifying campaign, with the team shaping up nicely.
However, Tuchel is frequently questioned about his squad selection, with some notable names absent this time around.
The England manager expressed his satisfaction earlier this week, stating: “Brilliant, such a good mood in the dressing room.
“It feels very different because it’s our dream to go to [North] America and now we’ve made it, another good performance and a top result. We now have six wins and six clean sheets so we’re very happy. We’re dominant in games.”