Henderson urges England players to adapt to Florida heat for World Cup
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Jordan Henderson has called on England’s players to expose themselves to the Florida heat to acclimatise before the World Cup. The majority of the squad have arrived in the United States, with five players, including Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka, joining later this week. Thomas Tuchel’s side are based in Florida, where temperatures reached 32C during their first training session in West Palm Beach on Tuesday. Studies cited in the article indicate nearly a quarter of all World Cup games are likely to be played in temperatures above 26C. Henderson, set to play in his seventh major tournament, said building capacity to the conditions is key. England’s opening Group L match against Croatia is on 17 June in Dallas, Texas, followed by games against Ghana and Panama.
What’s reported
Jordan Henderson urged England players to expose themselves to Florida heat to acclimatise for the World Cup.
Most of the England squad have arrived in the US; five players, including Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka, will join later this week.
Thomas Tuchel’s side are based in Florida; first training session in West Palm Beach on Tuesday reached 32C.
Studies show nearly a quarter of all World Cup games are likely to be played in temperatures above 26C.
England’s opening Group L game is against Croatia on 17 June in Dallas, Texas.
England also face Ghana on 23 June in Massachusetts and Panama on 27 June at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
Henderson is playing in his seventh major tournament; he plays for Brentford.
England midfielder Kobbie Mainoo said the squad are working hard to acclimatise quickly.
Key figures
Jordan Henderson, England midfielder and Brentford player
Thomas Tuchel, England manager
Declan Rice, England player (joining later)
Bukayo Saka, England player (joining later)
Marcus Rashford, England forward
Kobbie Mainoo, England midfielder
Sources: BBC News
