Ex-England player Barnes slams critics of World Cup hosts Qatar

STANCE: John Barnes. Pic: Anesh Debiky/ITM Group via Gallo Images/Getty Images

Former England international John Barnes slammed critics who have questioned World Cup hosts Qatar's treatment of migrant workers, saying detractors of the country had turned a blind eye to their progress on human rights.

Qatar, which was awarded hosting rights for the World Cup in 2010, has faced intense criticism from human rights groups over its treatment of migrant workers.