England boss Gareth Southgate plans home run of friendlies ahead of 2018 World Cup in Russia
- Fabio Capello held camps in Austria and Germany before the 2014 World Cup
- Meanwhile former boss Roy Hodgson took his squad to Miami before Brazil
- But Southgate is keen for his side to stay at home rather than go abroad
England manager Gareth Southgate wants to play World Cup warm-up matches around the country next year, rather than take the squad abroad as his predecessors did.
Fabio Capello held camps in Austria and Germany before South Africa 2010, while Roy Hodgson took his team to Miami before the Brazil 2014 World Cup, although England played matches at home before heading to France for Euro 2016.
Friendly opponents will be decided after the draw for the tournament in the Kremlin on December 1.
Gareth Southgate wants to play World Cup warm-up matches in England next year
England have friendlies against Germany and Brazil next month and matches against Holland and Italy have been pencilled in for March.
England are expected to be based at the ForRestMix Club outside St Petersburg during the finals.
England are expected to be based at the ForRestMix Club outside St Petersburg in the finals
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