William Says England ‘Closing in’ on World Cup Ambition on Training Centre Visit
William thanked England’s support staff and said the squad is closing in on World Cup success, citing the work of coaches, analysts and medics.
- His Royal Highness Prince William visited St. George's Park in Burton-upon-Trent earlier this month to meet England's backroom staff ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, praising coaches, analysts, medical personnel, nutritionists, and sports scientists.
- Manager Thomas Tuchel explained to William how the support infrastructure has expanded significantly, with specialists in nutrition, analysis, and set-piece coaching now central to team preparation as England builds momentum from recent European successes.
- William told the crew: 'Go with my blessings and my best wishes to all of you. Look after each other, and give it your best. I'm sure we will do well,' emphasizing that player success stems from their foundational work.
- Prince William appeared optimistic about England's World Cup prospects, believing the squad is positioned to achieve glory after recent runner-up finishes at the 2024 and 2021 European Championships and successes by the Lionesses.
- England's group-stage campaign begins June 17 against Croatia in Dallas, followed by Ghana on June 23 in Boston and Panama on June 27 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, pursuing its first World Cup title since 1966.
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Prince William visits England's World Cup stab and is convinced that the Three Lions will "grow beyond themselves" – 60 years without a title will end.
The England team officialized the list of 26 players participating in the upcoming World Cup. Located in the “L” group alongside Croatia, Ghana and Panama, the team led by Thomas Tuchel fine-tunes the details for the contest of a new World Cup where he will be one of the protagonists. A few days after the start of the World Cup, Prince William, a well-known fan of Aston Villa, who recently became champion of the Europa League, visited the team's…
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William says England ‘closing in’ on World Cup ambition on training centre visit
The prince, a passionate football fan and patron of the FA, made a private visit to St George’s Park to thank backroom staff for their work.
Prince William 'sure England will do well' at World Cup in special message
Prince William made an under the radar visit to St George's Park, where he spent time with the staff working behind the scenes with England manager Thomas Tuchel preparing for this summer's World Cup
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