Gareth Southgate says it is going to be 'horrible' if some England followers can not journey to the World …

England supervisor Gareth Southgate says it is going to be a “great shame” if his nation’s followers do not feel protected to journey to the World Cup in Qatar later this 12 months.

Due to Qatar’s controversial inclusivity stance – together with on points resembling human rights, homosexuality and girls – their internet hosting of the showpiece occasion has provoked important debate, and with kick-off simply months away these issues proceed to develop.

The 51-year-old stated: “We stand for inclusivity as a team – that’s been the big driver of a lot of the stances we’ve taken in the last couple of years.

“It could be horrible to suppose a few of our followers really feel they cannot go as a result of they really feel threatened or they’re frightened about their security.

“There are the issues that potentially threaten our fans when they travel – the rights of women and the rights of the LGBTQ+ community in particular.

“Sadly, via discussions that I’ve had, I do not suppose a few of these communities are going to go and that is an awesome disgrace.”

Along with his staff and squad, Southgate has sought to make the England team something that all players and fans can identify with, with perhaps their most notable gesture the decision to take the knee during last summer’s European Championships.

Southgate, who is likely to speak to his team during the upcoming international break about how they wish to address the issues, is aware however that there is no easy resolution to what they will encounter in Qatar.

“I do not suppose it is one thing the place we’re simply going to have the ability to come out with an announcement that can fulfill all the pieces,” he stated.

“This is completely different to taking the knee and the significance we felt on that.

“We’re not saying this is any less important.

“We really feel the World Cup is a chance to focus on a few of these points and now we have a platform to have the ability to try this. We’ve additionally acquired to try this in a accountable method.

“I’m not sure that just wearing a T-shirt makes a difference. I don’t totally know what we can do in every aspect to make a difference. We have to be realistic about what that might be.

“I do not suppose any of us are complacent about any of it. I’m actually taking it very significantly.

“I want to make sure the players are protected. I want to make sure they are able to use their voice in the right way, but I also don’t want them to be used with broader agendas at play, perhaps.

“So it is going to be difficult. And I feel we’ll get some criticism no matter we do, however we’ll attempt to do the perfect that we will.”

England’s two friendlies later this month see them tackle Switzerland on March 26 and Ivory Coast on March 29, with each matches to be performed at Wembley Stadium.