Gareth Southgate expecting electric atmosphere

Gareth Southgate expecting electric atmosphere



Gareth Southgate expects an electric atmosphere when Wales lock horns with England at Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium tonight.

Rob Page's men have to win to stand any chance of reaching the last-16 while the Three Lions themselves are not yet guaranteed a place in the knockout stages.

And the England boss hinted that the Welsh may well view the fixture as more than just a sporting rivalry.


"It’s like any two countries whose borders are together," he said. "It’s a great sporting rivalry, there’s no more than that. That feeling might not be mutual but I can understand that as well.

"I live in Yorkshire and they feel the same about the rest of England! It’s going to be a fantastic atmosphere in the stadium and we’re really looking forward to the game."