HARRY KANE and Gareth Southgate told England players: Don’t bring shame on your country.
Boss Southgate held a team meeting at St George’s Park to warn the squad about their responsibilities.
Harry Kane and Gareth Southgate have reminded England stars of their reponsibilitiesCredit: Reuters
Star Dominic Calvert-Lewin revealed that Southgate ‘reminded us what it means, the expectations of playing for England.’
He added: “You have got to be extra, extra careful and follow all the rules now.”
Southgate was planning the meeting even before Covidiots Ben Chilwell, Jadon Sancho and Tammy Abraham were told they are out of the friendly with Wales after attending Abraham’s birthday party on Saturday.
Mason Greenwood and Phil Foden were banned from the current squad for flouting coronavirus rules in Iceland.
Ahead of Thursday’s Wembley clash, Three Lions captain Kane also addressed the team.
Everton star Calvert- Lewin — one of four new call-ups — added: “We always have to be extra attentive to these rules.
“That’s the way it is when you’re representing your country.
“There have been a few lapses in concentration.”
Phil Foden and Mason Greenwood were both banned after their Iceland antics last monthCredit: Reuters
Dominic Calvert-Lewin has spoken after receiving his first senior England call-upCredit: PA:Press Association
Leicester ace Harvey Barnes said: “It was a general meeting with the squad, not just Gareth.
“As players we spoke as well — and made sure that we are all on the same page with it.
“It wasn’t a telling-off, it was more reminding ourselves of what is acceptable and what’s not.
“We are all very clear on that.”
England are due to field an experimental team against Wales.
Burnley’s Nick Pope is pushing to start in goal.
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