Under-fire Gareth Southgate is seemingly hoping a bit of feminine energy might boost his squad's mood, with the England boss inviting the WAGs into camp.
Earlier this week, ahead of last night's disappointing draw, it was revealed that Southgate was set to welcome the WAGs into England's training base after each group game, breaking from the usual strict protocols.
And thanks to last night's 1-1 draw against Denmark, it seems Southgate is bending his own rules even further, with the under-fire gaffer now allowing his players to enjoy 24 hours with their WAGs and families today.
England's football stars are currently residing in a secluded luxury resort, offering them the utmost privacy. The team had planned a brief respite with their partners after the second match, a schedule set before the tournament's commencement. Despite hopes of securing their position as Group C winners by this weekend, England's uncertain result against Denmark means qualification is still up in the air.
England captain Harry Kane with his family after the match on Thursday (Getty Images)All partners and wives, including Lewis Dunk's girlfriend Abi Yaxley, Jordan Pickford's wife Megan Davison, and Ollie Watkins' partner Ellie Alderson, have been invited to join the England camp. However, it remains uncertain whether Annie Kilner, Kyle Walker's wife, who reportedly preferred to fly in and out of Germany for each game, will be part of the weekend gathering.
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Three Lions gaffer Southgate has chosen a plush golf resort for the squad's stay, boasting top-notch facilities but located in a rather secluded spot. Yet, Southgate is keeping things chilled regarding family visits, with players' partners and families already mingling post-match in Gelsenkirchen on Sunday.
The loved ones were given access to the camp on Monday following the first group match against Serbia over the weekend, and this open-door policy will continue after the final fixture in Cologne. This approach marks a stark contrast to the 2006 Baden Baden media frenzy, with many families opting not to stay nearby, although they're all invited to drop by.
England forward Ollie Watkins expressed his appreciation earlier this week, saying: "I had family for the game, which was nice. They'll come over, for sure. The facilities are top. But it's nice the staff go the extra mile and put on these days in your down time to spend with your family. It's hard being away from home for a long period of time and not seeing young kids and family. It's nice."
England's lacklustre start to their Euro 2024 campaign has sparked bad news for Southgate, with online searched for the England manager to get the sack skyrocketing by a whopping 438.5%. Fresh analysis of Google search data from Playcasino.com indicates a whopping 438.5% uptick in searches for "Southgate Out" in the wake of England's disappointing 1-0 loss to Iceland on Friday 7th June, and the tense 1-0 win over Serbia on Sunday 16th June.
Hot on the heels of several contentious decisions by the boss, such as omitting crowd-favourite Jack Grealish from his final 26-man squad and catching flak for how Phil Foden was utilized critics haven't held back their critique about Southgate's decision to play him out wide rather than central.
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