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      Smiling England stars meet up at St George’s Park as they prepare to fly out to Qatar for World Cup 2022

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      ENGLAND’S World Cup hopefuls have joined up with each other before jetting out to Qatar.Gareth Southgate’s Three Lions met up St George’s Park today.
      Captain Harry Kane was all-smiles as he reported for dutyCredit: Getty
      England are due to jet out to Qatar on TuesdayCredit: Getty
      The Three Lions joined up at St. George’s Park todayCredit: Getty
      Man Utd defender Harry Maguire cracked a smile as he arrived at England’s HQCredit: Getty
      England will fly to Doha tomorrow, before their first training session at the Al Wakrah sports complex on Wednesday.
      And Harry Kane and Co were all smiles as they reported for duty.
      Tottenham striker Kane will captain Southgate’s troops as they look to improve on the semi-final defeat from 2018, and the Euros final heartbreak last year.
      Callum Wilson and Mason Mount shared a laugh as they were reunited just two days after Wilson’s Newcastle beat Mount’s Chelsea in the Premier League.
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      Meanwhile Leicester star James Maddison was pictured greeting Manchester United defender Luke Shaw.
      There had been concern for Maddison after he limped off injured in Leicester’s 2-0 win at West Ham on Saturday, but the playmaker confirmed after the game he would be fit for the World Cup.
      Declan Rice gave a thumbs upCredit: Getty
      Jude Bellingham is expected to star for the Three LionsCredit: Getty
      Bellingham and Kane greet each other after their arrivalsCredit: Getty
      Jack Grealish arrived carrying a snazzy Gucci suitcaseCredit: Getty
      Hammers midfielder Declan Rice gave a thumbs up as he arrived at England HQ, while Harry Maguire cracked a huge smile as he wheeled his suitcase into the building.
      Teenage star Jude Bellingham was also pictured reporting for duty after jetting to the UK from Germany.
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      The Three Lions kick off their campaign against Iran next Monday.
      Further group fixtures against the USA and Wales follow.
      Southgate announced his 26-man squad for the tournament last Thursday.

      Toon striker Wilson and Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher were the shock picks, while Maddison could not be overlooked after his stunning club form.
      Wilson was preferred to Brentford striker Ivan Toney and Roma man Tammy Abraham.
      Meanwhile Manchester City duo Kyle Walker and Kalvin Phillips have won their respective races to be fit enough to feature in Qatar.
      Walker has not played since having groin surgery at the start of October, while Phillips returned to action last week after being sidelined since September following shoulder surgery.
      Premier League table-topping Bukayo Saka arriving at St. George’s ParkCredit: Getty
      James Maddison and Luke Shaw high-fived after reporting for dutyCredit: Getty
      Trent Alexander-Arnold appeared in a relaxed mood as he arrived at England HQCredit: Getty
      Chelsea ace Conor Gallagher was named as one of Southgate’s midfieldersCredit: Getty More

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      How much do players get paid at the 2022 World Cup?

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      THE World Cup trophy is the most sought-after prize for many players and the tournament only comes around every four years.Even just being a part of the tournament is an experience of a lifetime.
      Kylian Mbappe donated all of his World Cup earnings to charity in 2018Credit: AFP
      Although they are generally thought to play for pride, players in at the Qatar World Cup will also be paid for their services.
      However, the money you earn totally depends on the country you represent.
      How much do players get paid at the World Cup?
      Every nation will be paid a different match fee, though significantly less than what players earn in the Premier League.
      However, individual players may be able to fill their pockets through bonuses.

      Australia are reportedly set to pay each of their players £128,000 with an extra £164,000 to be awarded if they reach the knockout stages.
      We know that England players are given a standard match fee in addition to bonuses for progressing in the tournament.
      The French team were given £32million for winning the World Cup in 2018Credit: AFP
      The FA paid £2,500 for every player that started a game at the 2014 World Cup, with the rest of the squad pocketing £1,500.
      Four years later in Russia, England were set to win a further £5million if they lifted the World Cup – £215,000 per head – in addition to FIFA’s tournament prize money.
      Although, since 2007, England players have been donating their salary to charity.
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      Pop sensation Dua Lipa denies claims she is performing at World Cup 2022 and slams Qatar’s human rights record

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      POPSTAR Dua Lipa has confirmed she will not be performing at the World Cup.The 27-year-old took to Instagram to address speculation that she would be singing at the opening ceremony.
      Dua Lipa has confirmed she will not be performing at the World Cup opening ceremonyCredit: The Mega Agency
      Dua took to Instagram to dismiss claims she would be performing in QatarCredit: https://www.instagram.com/dualipa/
      Dua told her 87million followers that she will not be heading to the tournament, and has never been involved in any negotiations to perform there.
      The Levitating singer also slammed Qatar for its human rights record.
      The World Cup hosts have been scrutinised for their treatment of foreign workers and restrictive social laws.
      Dua added she will only visit Qatar “when it has fulfilled all the human rights pledges it made” after being awarded the tournament in 2010.
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      She wrote: “There is currently a lot of speculation that I will be performing at the opening ceremony of the World Cup in Qatar.
      “I will not be performing and nor have I ever been involved in any negotiation to perform.
      “I will be cheering England on from afar and I look forward to visiting Qatar when it has fulfilled all the human rights pledges it made when it won the right to host the World Cup.
      “One love, Dua x.”
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      Qatar has denied claims that workers have been exploited.
      South Korean star Jung Kook, part of the band BTS, is currently the only act confirmed for the opening ceremony.
      The likes of Calvin Harris, Sean Paul and Diplo are all set to perform at the Fifa Fan festival, which will take place throughout the course of the tournament.
      Elsewhere, comedian Joe Lycett has said he will shred £10,000 cash if David Beckham does not pull out of a deal to be an ambassador for the World Cup.
      It’s claimed Beckham will earn up £10million for doing so.
      Lycett also vowed to donate £10,000 to charities supporting gay people in football if Beckham cancelled his deal.
      David Beckham will be an ambassador at the Qatar World CupCredit: Getty
      Comedian Joe Lycett has vowed to shred £10,000 if Beckham doesn’t pull out of the dealCredit: PA More

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      FIFA World rankings: Who is the best team at the 2022 World Cup?

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      WITH the World Cup looming, the Fifa world rankings can offer a big pointer as to how teams stack up against each other.Every month, FIFA publishes it’s updated rankings for all the countries in the world.
      France won the 2018 World Cup, but are not ranked inside the top threeCredit: AP
      A detailed formula involving points based on the importance of matches is used to calculate a team’s position.
      With England having climbed higher up the charts in recent years, they will be hoping to match their ranking and perform on the biggest stage of all.
      Who is the best team in the world?
      Five-time World Cup winners Brazil are currently the number one ranked country in the world on 1841 points.
      They rose to the top in March of this year, following a 15-match undefeated streak.
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      In at number two is Belgium who previously occupied top spot for over three years, but are still waiting for success in a major tournament.
      Next on the list are South American giants Argentina, who beat Brazil to lift the Copa America earlier this year.
      Brazil are favourites to win the World CupCredit: Getty
      Germany haven’t been in the top 10 since 2018Credit: Getty
      In at fourth are last tournament’s winners France, who will be hoping for a repeat of 2018.
      Taking up fifth spot are Euro 2022 finalists England, who have dropped out of the top three following their performances in the Nations League.
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      Here is the top 10 in full:

      Brazil
      Belgium
      Argentina
      France
      England
      Italy
      Spain
      Netherlands
      Portugal
      Denmark

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      World Cup 2022 – injured players to miss tournament: James, Chilwell, Pogba & Kante OUT but Son, Mane and Dybala WILL go

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      QATAR’s World Cup will see the most famous names in world football face off against each other over November and December.
      England will be hoping to bring home the trophy after reaching the semi-final stages in 2018 before suffering defeat to Croatia.
      France’s Paul Pogba will be sadly absent in QatarCredit: AFP
      The likes of Brazil, France, Spain and Germany will be standing in the way of Gareth Southgate’s men as the top-performing stars in football battle it out for international glory.
      However, there are set to be many noticeable absences as the tournament approaches.
      Here is a full list of absentees from Qatar, which SunSport will keep updated between now and November 20.
      Argentina
      AS Roma star Paulo Dybala suffered a freak injury against Lecce in October, with his boss Jose Mourinho, admitting: “The injury looks very bad. I’d say bad, but honestly after speaking with Paulo… I think very bad”.
      However, he has now been named in the squad for the World Cup as his dream of playing in Qatar is still alive.
      Paulo Dybala will miss the World Cup with injury

      However, former Spurs midfielder Giovani Lo Celso was not as lucky as he has to undergo surgery on a hamstring injury suffered in action for Villarreal, and will miss the tournament.
      Australia
      Kye Rowles has returned from a foot injury in time to make the squad, while Harry Souttar was doubtful but has also returned in time to play in Qatar.
      Belgium
      Alexis Saelemaekers is out for the World Cup, with the AC Milan star ruled out for the remainder of 2022 after picking up a serious knee injury.
      Brazil
      Liverpool loanee Arthur Melo has been ruled out of the tournament also, suffering a long-term muscular injury after failing to nail down a starting spot during the beginning of his spell in England.
      Liverpool midfielder Arthur Melo, on loan from Juventus, will miss the World Cup
      Cameroon
      As it stands, Cameroon have a fully fit squad going into the World Cup as they look to impress at the tournament.
      Canada
      Alphonso Davies has been named in the Canada squad despite an injury scare which put doubts over his participation.
      He missed Bayern Munich’s last two matches heading into the tournament after sustaining a torn hamstring, but will hope to be ready to play for his country.
      Alphonso Davies will be going to the World Cup with CanadaCredit: AP
      Costa Rica
      The Central Americans go into the tournament also with a fully fit squad.
      Croatia
      Marcelo Brozovic has faced a spell out with injury but has returned in time to be named in the Croatia squad.
      Denmark
      Andreas Christensen was the only doubt going into the World Cup but has recovered in time to make it into the Denmark team.
      Ecuador
      Joao Rojas has been ruled out of the tournament with a knee injury, but Gonzalo Plata has made the squad after being doubtful.
      England
      Ben Chilwell will officially not be heading to Qatar due to sustaining a hamstring injury in Chelsea’s 2-1 win over Dinamo Zagreb.
      The defender had struggled with an ACL injury in the past and was substituted in the dying minutes, appearing in some discomfort before leaving the stadium on crutches.
      Ben Chilwell was helped off by medical staff against Dinamo ZagrebCredit: Rex
      While Chelsea teammate Reece James has been told that he will not make the cut despite being optimistic, with The Sun exclusively revealing that he has been informed of this after sustaining a long-term injury.
      The England international took to Twitter to confirm his absence from the Qatar tournament, sharing his disappointment.
      Emile Smith Rowe was also unavailable for selection after surgery earlier this year but there is good news for Kalvin Phillips who managed to book his spot on the plane.
      Man City pair Kalvin Phillips and Kyle Walker are likely to be out of the England squad after requiring surgery
      And fellow City teammate Kyle Walker has also made it onto Gareth Southgate’s 26-man list despite in the process of shaking off a hamstring injury.

      France
      Paul Pogba will miss out for France after undergoing knee surgery which has prevented him from playing since moving to Juventus in the summer.
      While fellow midfield sensation N’Golo Kante will also not take to the biggest stage of them all, with the Chelsea star having undergone an operation on a hamstring injury.
      N’Golo Kante has suffered another injury setback for Chelsea
      Presnel Kimpembe did not make the squad after sustaining a hamstring injury which has seen him out for several weeks leading up to the tournament.
      But Manchester United star Raphael Varane has been named in the World Cup squad despite going off in tears against Chelsea with an injury.
      France announced their full squad as the injury-hit nation look to defend their World Cup crown in Qatar.
      Germany
      Marco Reus is officially out of the World Cup after picking up an ankle injury which saw him miss Borussia Dortmund’s last four Champions League games.
      And he will join his German compatriot Timo Werner has been ruled out of the tournament due to sustaining the same problem in RB Leipzig’s Champions League clash against Shakhtar Donetsk.
      Ghana
      Charlton Athletic goalkeeper Jojo Wollacott has been ruled out of the tournament with a finger injury, ending his World Cup dreams.
      Iran
      Allahyar Sayyadmanesh has missed out on the squad as the Hull City star looks to recover from injury.
      Iran’s hopes will be relying on the fitness of ‘the Iranian Messi’ Sardar Azmoun, who has suffered with calf injuries this season but has still been named in the squad for England’s group rivals.
      Al Wakrah midfielder Omid Ebrahimi picked up a groin injury and misses out on the squad.
      Sardar Azmoun will be hoping to fire Iran to gloryCredit: AFP
      Japan
      Former Arsenal winger Ryo Miyaichi has been ruled out with an ACL injury while Yuta Nakayama will miss the World Cup too.
      Damaging his Achilles tendon during Huddersfield’s match against Sunderland, he requires surgery and will not travel with his side to Qatar.
      Mexico
      Jesus Corona will be out of the tournament after Mexico confirmed an ankle injury will see him sidelined while Wolves striker Raul Jimenez will return from a long-term injury to play.
      Having only made three appearances in the Premier League this season, Jimenez was named in Mexico’s World Cup squad ahead of Javier Hernandez and will be hoping of playing his part.
      The striker has not been his usual self since fracturing his skull in 2020, but will look to put his injury woes behind him.
      Jesus Corona is another big name absentee for the World Cup
      Morocco
      Marseille midfielder Amine Harit was ruled out of the tournament after suffering a serious knee injury, seeing him stretchered off for the French side against Monaco.
      Netherlands
      Former Liverpool midfielder Gini Wijnaldum will miss the World Cup with a broken leg while Matthijs de Ligt is on the plane despite a recent groin injury.
      Poland
      Brighton’s Jakub Moder will miss the tournament with an ACL injury while Pawel Dawidowicz is also out.
      Portugal
      Portugal have been hit hard as Diogo Jota is the latest confirmed absentee for the tournament.
      Diogo Jota will miss the World Cup after being stretchered off for LiverpoolCredit: PA
      Pedro Neto and Ricardo Periera are also unavailable through injury.
      Qatar
      Host nation Qatar will be without Abdullah Al-Ahrak due to a cruciate ligament injury, ruling him out of the home tournament.
      Saudi Arabia
      Saudi Arabia have a fully fit team heading into the competition.
      Senegal
      Sadio Mane was been ruled out through injury by Bayern Munich doctors.
      However, the national side have opted to take the former Liverpool forward, with it remaining to be seen as to whether he will be fit to play in the tournament.
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      Serbia
      Fulham forward Aleksandar Mitrovic has been named in Serbia’s squad despite an ankle injury, and will hope to be fit and firing for his side.
      South Korea
      Son Heung-min has confirmed that he will travel to the tournament with his country despite suffering a fracture around his eye, which required surgery just weeks before of the tournament.
      Spain
      Luis Enrique’s side are without Mikel Oyarzabal, who is recovering from injury ahead of the tournament.
      The winger’s exclusion is one of the least surprising as Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea, PSG’s Sergio Ramos and Liverpool’s Thiago all miss out despite being fit.
      Ansu Fati has been named in the squad despite suffering a host of injuries over the last couple of seasons while Kepa Arrizabalaga is out of the team due to injury concerns.
      Dani Olmo and Mikel Oyarzabal will hope to return in time for Spain
      Switzerland
      The Swiss go into the competition with a fresh squad and no injury concerns.
      Tunisia
      Tunisia are optimistic, with no absentees as of now.
      United States
      Miles Robinson’s Achilles injury has put him out of the World Cup but the rest of the USMNT are fit and ready to go.
      Uruguay
      Ronald Araujo was struck by injury, with his groin issue thought to have ruled him out of action.
      However, Director of National Teams of the Uruguayan Football Association, Jorge Giordano, has provided a positive update, stating that they expect Araujo to be fit for Uruguay.
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      Wales
      England’s final group stage opponents, Wales, have a fully fit side as they look to cause an upset in Qatar.
      Gareth Bale has had a few injury issues to deal with along the way, as has Aaron Ramsey, who is notoriously injury-prone.
      Who else will miss the 2022 World Cup in Qatar?
      The likes of Erling Haaland and Mo Salah will not be making the trip to the Middle East, having failed to qualify with their countries, while Italy also will not feature at the tournament.
      Alongside these noticeable absentees, other big names will miss out due to no fault of their own.
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      Highest and lowest paid World Cup 2022 managers revealed with Gareth Southgate raking in more than France boss

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      ENGLAND boss Gareth Southgate is NOT the highest-paid manager at the World Cup.That’s despite the Three Lions gaffer raking in a reported annual salary just shy of £5million.
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      His wage is over £1.5m more than Didier Deschamps, who won the 2018 World Cup with France, and a staggering £4.6m MORE than Wales boss Robert Page.
      Page, who signed a deal to officially take over from Ryan Giggs in September, is reported to be on £328,000-a-year.
      Although that may have increased after he officially penned terms to take over from the ex-Manchester United star.
      Research by Footy Accumulators claims Page is the fifth lowest-paid manager at the World Cup.
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      On the other hand, Germany boss Hansi Flick comes in top spot, one ahead of Southgate.
      Flick reportedly bags close to £5.6m-a-year in his role as national team gaffer.
      France chief Deschamps comes in third, behind the England boss, earning just under £3.3m-a-year.
      Brazil manager Tite and Netherlands gaffer Louis van Gaal round off the top five, raking in just over £3m and £2.5m, respectively.
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      That is millions more than the lowest earners heading to Qatar.
      While Page is the fifth lowest-paid boss at the tournament, which gets underway on Sunday, Tunisia gaffer Jalel Kadri is the lowest of them all.
      He earns just £112,000-a-year, less than half of second lowest earner Aliou Cisse.
      The Senegal gaffer is claimed to be on £267,000-a-year, with the Africa Cup of Nations winners tipped to go well in this year’s World Cup.
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      Costa Rica gaffer Luis Fernando Suarez and Cameroon boss Rigobert Song are also both in the bottom five earners.
      Their annual earnings are £301,000 and £293,000, respectively. More

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      Eric Dier admits he needs good SLEEP before World Cup 2022 as shattered England stars recover from ‘crazy’ Prem schedule

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      ERIC DIER says he needs a good SLEEP before going to the Qatar World Cup – because a “crazy” Premier League schedule has left him shattered.Players have been pushed to the edge due to Fifa’s unprecedented decision to cram the biggest tournament on the planet midway through a domestic season rather than in the summer.
      Eric Dier has said that Premier League stars need a good sleep after their hectic schedule.Credit: Getty
      Already there have been 15 rounds of the Premier League, the Champions League group stages are all completed and the EFL Cup is into its fourth round.
      Following his appearance in the 3-3 draw with Leeds, the Tottenham defender has played more than 1,900 minutes in all competitions this campaign.
      Only Spurs team-mate Harry Kane has spent more time on the pitch out of all the Premier League stars.
      While he is overjoyed that he is back in the Three Lions fold for a major tournament, Dier admits that he has been running on empty over recent weeks.
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      Dier said: “It’s a strange situation. Like a week or so, nine days and it all starts.
      “I can’t believe it is starting. I just want to go home and go to sleep!
      “It’s been a really tough period, I don’t even know how long it’s been. It feels like a year but it’s been about six weeks.
      “It’s been really tough for everyone, at every club, players, staff and medical departments, coaching staff.
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      “It’s been a tough period and I’m just really happy to get through it with no injuries. We have done well to get through it in the way that we have.
      “Disappointed with a few results towards the end, but everyone has experienced that – you look at Man City as they lost. It’s been a tough period for everyone.
      “Of course, the schedule is crazy, I have never experienced anything like it in my life. Playing every three days for I don’t know how long it has been – it’s unheard of.
      “So, obviously it has been tough for everyone. But that’s been the situation.”
      With a winter World Cup so alarmingly close, England captain Harry Kane’s movement and fitness was under the microscope in North London on Saturday.
      Every time the Tottenham talisman was tackled or challenged, there seemed to be a collective intake of breath to ensure he would not get injured.
      There was one heart-in-the-mouth moment when Kane was bundled over near the corner flag in stoppage-time by Leeds sub Sam Greenwood but thankfully he got up without any issues.
      Kane, 29, will next week become the seventh person to captain England at two or more World Cups.
      When he takes to the pitch against Iran next Monday, he might be wearing a left arm sleeve to protect an elbow cut sustained against Marseille in the Champions League.
      Not too dissimilar to the arm cast that Gary Lineker wore during the 1986 Finals in Mexico.
      According Dejan Kulusevski – who is on loan from Juventus – Kane will easily shoulder the responsibility of leading his country in action at the highest level of football.
      Sweden defender Kulusevski, 22, said: “Harry is a big player, a fantastic human, I wish him all the best for the World Cup.
      “He’s a finisher. You know that when you give him the ball, nine times out of 10 he will score. He’s a true role model.”
      Having come through unscathed from Prem combat, Ben Davies will travel to the Middle East as part of the Wales squad.
      The Welsh Dragons face the United States a week today before playing Iran and then the Battle of Britain against England.
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      The Spurs defender said: “This is the situation we have been put into, this is what we are dealing with, and luckily everyone has come through it alright in our team. I’m looking forward to the first game.
      “It won’t be hard to switch on to the World Cup. We are professional footballers. We are buzzing for it. We can’t wait.” More

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      I went inside £1bn ‘HMS Wag’ where England’s girlfriends will stay at World Cup – it’s more bonkers than you’d imagine

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      WITH £400 bottles of bubbly, Swarovski crystal staircases and sub-zero snow rooms, this is a booze cruise like no other.England’s top Wags will want for nothing on the incredible £1billion MSC World Europa, where a glamorous fleet will stay to cheer on our Three Lions during the Qatar World Cup.
      The £1billion, 1,093 ft floating hotel MSC World Europa — dubbed HMS WagCredit: Getty
      Eric Dier’s fiancee Anna Modler
      Jack Grealish’s girlfriend Sasha AttwoodCredit: Instagram @sasha__rebecca
      I went aboard for an exclusive look and to check out its dazzling array of facilities which include seven pools, luxury watch shops, an exclusive range of £6,000 “royal” suites — and an 11-deck drop slide.
      England wives and girlfriends thought to be spending the tournament on the 22-deck ship include models Sasha Attwood, 26, girlfriend of Manchester City ace Jack Grealish, and Anna Modler, 24, engaged to Spurs man Eric Dier, as well as Harry Maguire’s wife Fern, 27.
      Captain Harry Kane’s wife, Katie, 29, is also tipped to be staying on MSC’s largest ever ship, where the alcohol will flow despite Qatar’s strict rules on land.
      The 1,093 ft floating hotel — dubbed HMS Wag — was christened in a glittering ceremony in Qatar over the weekend as it prepared to welcome its VIP guests at capital city Doha.
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      As I was led into the ship’s exclusive Yacht Club, it’s clear the Wags won’t have to worry about privacy.
      This intimate zone at the very top of the ship comes with its own exclusive restaurant and lounge bar — linked by a stunning staircase stacked with more than 8,000 octagon and pear-cut Swarovski crystals.
      By day, our Wags will be able to relax on two vast private sun decks with a large pool and two Jacuzzis, surrounded by plush loungers and beach club-style cabanas.
      There’s a bar and grill for cocktails and lazy lunches.
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      MSC’s Yacht Club director Cristian Comirla said: “The needs of every Yacht Club guest are anticipated 24 hours a day by our elite team of highly-trained butlers. They will greet everyone by name and provide a totally personalised service.”
      All-inclusive suites in the Yacht Club will set the Wags back up to £6,000 each, with the grandest Owners and Royal suites the ones to covet.
      They come with hot tubs, walk-in wardrobes and Italian designer superking beds.
      Duplex suites feature double-height ceilings and two stories of luxury with Nespresso machines and free minibars stashing bottles of premium spirits and mixers.
      Christian added: “Every day the chef will prepare special treats to deliver to each suite, from delicious sweets to savoury specialities based on where the ship is docked.”
      But it would be a mistake for the Wags not to explore the rest of this vast pleasure palace.
      There are 13 restaurants plus 20 bars and lounges waiting for the 6,762 passengers to enjoy, spread out over 22 decks of unrivalled luxury.
      Qatar’s strict laws on booze include a zero-tolerance policy for drinking or appearing drunk in public.
      But with the ship docked off-shore, guests will be free to make the most of its extensive drinks menu.
      The Wags will feel right at home in the Fizz Champagne Bar where the most expensive bottle of bubbly – Armand de Brignac – will set them back a whopping £400.
      I settled down with a slightly more down-to-earth but equally delicious glass of rose champagne that cost just £13.
      And all the Brits will feel right at home in the Masters of the Sea pub, where a microbrewery will serve up Oceanic beers created using sea water.
      The Sun’s Lisa Minot sampling the good life on MSC World EuropaCredit: MSC Cruises
      Lisa braves the ship’s snow roomCredit: MSC Cruises
      All matches will be screened live here throughout the tournament, which kicks off on November 20.
      The pub is linked by spiral stair-case to the Gin Project, with expert bartenders serving up classic cock-tails from more than 70 craft gins.
      Cooling down in the fierce Qatari sunshine will be a breeze in one of the seven swimming pools – including the infinity-edge Zen – while 13 bubbling hot tubs will soothe away the stress of England’s World Cup journey.
      Wags wanting to indulge in a bit of retail therapy are in luck.
      Shops and restaurants line the World Galleria, where thousands of LED lights in the domed ceiling create stunning cinematic displays, switching from shifting desert sands to whales swimming in deep oceans.
      The heart of the ship features bars, lounges, restaurants and shops including Fine Jewellery where I got to try on the most expensive gem — a £22,000 1.02- carat yellow diamond ring. Unlike the Wags, though, I had to give it back.
      The Galleria leads to the stunning out-door Prom-enade with yet more shops, bars and restaurants.
      Wags wanting to reward their men for a job well done could splash out on a £53,000 solid gold Hublot timepiece in one of the two watch emporiums.
      The promenade is THE place to be at sunset where you can sip a cocktail or two while looking out over the Doha skyline and admire views of the 974 World Cup stadium, named after the exact number of shipping containers used to create the unique venue.
      I joined the adrenaline-addicts to tackle the ‘Venom Drop’ – the longest dry slide­ at sea that corkscrews down 11 decks to the promenade and pops out by the Malt bar where we indulged in a restorative tot of whisky.
      To calm my nerves, it was a far more Wag-tastic activity next – the peaceful Balinese-style Aurea Spa.
      Donning a huge fluffy bathrobe I soothed away aches and pains with a journey through the thermal area, dipping into the bubbling pools and experiencing the steam rooms, saunas overlooking the sea and even the sub-zero snow room with frozen ice floors and walls.
      Lisa relaxes at the spa on HMS WagCredit: MSC Cruises
      The Wags will feel right at home in the Fizz Champagne BarCredit: SUPPLIED
      The ladies can pamper themselves with £150 massages, facials and body wraps or indulge in a manicure, blow dry and even lash extensions.
      It’s not the only thing on board to amuse the Wags – by night there are West End-style shows and nightclubs featuring Ibiza-style raves as well as DJ parties on deck by the pool.
      But the most exclusive venue on the ship is an invite-only intimate speakeasy, hidden in plain sight and reserved for only the most VIP of guests.
      I got special access to this top-secret joint and can guarantee it will give the girls the chance to let their hair down and relax away from prying eyes.
      More than 14,000 England and Welsh fans have also booked rooms on the luxury liner.
      But England’s football stars may unfortunately not be able to join their other halves onboard.
      Last week, Qatar reported 307 new Covid cases and Gareth Southgate could be forced to keep his team in a strict bubble.
      The Three Lions boss and his squad will stay at the Souq Al Wakra hotel near Doha ahead of their first match against Iran on November 21.
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      Other partners are expected to stay in five-star hotels in Dubai and commute in for matches.
      It remains to be seen if football’s coming home, but after a couple of weeks on HMS Wag its lucky guests definitely won’t want to.
      The Wags will be able to relax on two vast private sun decks with a large pool and two Jacuzzis, surrounded by plush loungers and beach club-style cabanasCredit: SUPPLIED
      Adrenaline-addicts can tackle the ‘Venom Drop’ – the longest dry slide­ at sea that corkscrews down 11 decksCredit: SUPPLIED
      The stunning staircase is stacked with more than 8,000 octagon and pear-cut Swarovski crystalsCredit: SUPPLIED More