Captain Harry Kane and co. will be based in Repino to put the finishing touches to their World Cup preparations before trekking the 1,700km to Volgograd, one of Russia’s most historic cities, on the banks of the River Volga.
Touchdown. ?#threelions pic.twitter.com/1MIVchOQTb
— England (@England) June 12, 2018
Ashley Young said he had no concerns over his family coming to Russia, amid worries over racism after defender Danny Rose announced he had told his family not to travel to the tournament.
Russia ?? ? pic.twitter.com/fSHUpoXY3k
— Raheem Sterling (@sterling7) June 12, 2018
“I’ve got no concerns at all,” the Manchester United man told Press Association Sport.
“I’ve got a family that are going out there. The FA have spoken to us security-wise and I’ve got every confidence in them and with family going out there.”
On our way! Russia bound 🏴 🤘🏾 pic.twitter.com/IE83MINQZ5
— Ashley Young (@youngy18) June 12, 2018
Usually the subject of intense media scrutiny, England’s players have already become the brunt of jokes on social media, where the Twitterati laid into England’s suits when they posed for a group photo.
Back row looking like a Year 11 leavers photo pic.twitter.com/ESGfylbcXw
— Dylan (@FinallyDylan) June 12, 2018