Gareth Southgate vows to stick to principles as he plots World Cup success

DECISIONS DECISIONS: England manager Gareth Southgate will name his World Cup squad next month. Pic: John Walton/PA

Gareth Southgate vowed to keep doing things his way regardless of the external noise and pressures as the England manager mulls over his World Cup squad selection and plots success in Qatar.

This was always going to be a unique year given the tournament’s winter scheduling but the last few months have also been unlike anything encountered during the 57-cap former defender’s reign.