Heskey says evening kick-off an advantage

Emile Heskey believes England finishing second in their qualifying group could be an advantage as they bid to reach the World Cup quarter-finals for the first time in 12 years.

Emile Heskey believes England finishing second in their qualifying group could be an advantage as they bid to reach the World Cup quarter-finals for the first time in 12 years.

Heskey admitted he experienced the hottest conditions he has played in during Wednesday's draw with Nigeria in Osaka when the temperature was close to 100 degrees at pitch level.

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