England are opening their Euro 2024 base to WAGs and families after each group game as Gareth Southgate looks to ease pressure on his players
- The English Weimar base is in a remote location in Germany, far from the host cities
- Southgate allows loved ones to join them the day after each Group C match
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England open their European Championship base to families after each group match as Gareth Southgate tries to ease the pressure on his players.
The team’s Weimar base is in a remote location here in Germany, far away from the host cities, making it difficult for loved ones to see the players except for a short period after matches.
But Southgate allows wives, girlfriends and families to enter his team’s camp the day after every Group C match to ensure his team is comfortable.
Southgate has worked tirelessly during his reign to ensure that his players do not crave the comfort of their families and homes during long tournaments.
For example, each player received care packages – including photos of loved ones – upon arrival here in Germany.
England will open their Euro 2024 Weimar base to families after each group match
Gareth Southgate allows wives, girlfriends and families to enter his team’s camp the day after each group match. On the left in the photo is Laura Celia Valk, the Dutch model girlfriend of Jude Bellingham, and on the right Megan Davison, the wife of English star Jordan Pickford
Southgate has worked tirelessly during his reign to ensure his players are not left longing for family and home. Harry Kane is pictured here with his wife Kate after England’s victory over Serbia
The English Weimar base is in a remote location in Germany, far from the host cities
The team flew straight back to Blankenhain after Sunday’s victory over Serbia in Gelsenkirchen and families were given access to the players the next day.
England will bring the coach to and from Frankfurt for Thursday’s match against Denmark and return straight to Blankenhain after the match.
And loved ones will be allowed into the team hotel from Friday morning, with Southgate also planning to open the doors to the England hotel after next Tuesday’s match against Slovenia in Cologne.