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  • Watch again: England train in Florida ahead of friendly against New Zealand on Saturday - click on 'watch & listen' tab

  • Three Lions also have friendly against Costa Rica on 10 June

  • World Cup group stage campaign begins against Croatia on 17 June

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  1. England to use palm-cooling devices at World Cup

    Sami Mokbel
    BBC Sport Senior football correspondent

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    England players are set to use high-tech palm-cooling devices in the United States to help combat the heat during the World Cup.

    The expected hot and humid conditions during the tournament will be a crucial factor with studies showing that at least a third of the games during the World Cup will be played in temperatures higher than 26C.

    On Tuesday, temperatures reached 32C during England's opening training session in West Palm Beach, Florida.

    The use of palm-cooling equipment is becoming popular among professional athletes, with Manchester United known to use the technology.

    Research shows that cooling the palms can significantly lower core body temperature which can prove vital for in-game recovery and ultimately enhance performance.

    It is understood England will use them in training sessions and during the planned water breaks during World Cup matches.

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    I've lived in Florida for the past five years, and we're up most mornings at 06:30 for our runs. It's tough at this time of year because of the heat and humidity, but you have to get it done!

    David

  3. Scott could make England debut

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    Alex Scott of England runs with the ball during a training sessionGetty Images

    Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott could make his England debut in the World Cup warm-up games against New Zealand and Costa Rica.

    Scott was named in Thomas Tuchel's provisional 55-man squad for the tournament, which means that from the five supplementary players, only he stands a chance of breaking into the full World Cup squad at this stage should any injuries occur.

    With that in mind, the 22-year-old has a strong chance to make his international debut in one of the upcoming friendlies before heading off for his summer break.

    Scott earned his first senior call-up for the November matches against Serbia and Albania but did not make an appearance.

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  5. Additional members

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    Premier League players Alex Scott, Jason Steele, Rio Ngumoha, Josh King and Ethan Nwaneri are also involved in England's training camp in West Palm Beach, Florida.

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    Name your England XI to face Croatia on 17 June.

  7. England's World Cup fixtures

    All times in BST

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    • Wednesday, 17 June: England v Croatia (21:00)
    • Tuesday, 23 June: England v Ghana (21:00)
    • Saturday, 27 June: Panama v England (22:00)

  8. Upcoming fixtures

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    England will play two friendly fixtures before their World Cup matches begin:

    • Saturday, 6 June: England v New Zealand (21:00 BST)
    • Wednesday, 10 June: England v Costa Rica (21:00 BST)

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    England will spend 10 days in Florida.

    Preparations are under way

  10. England should expose themselves to Florida heat, says Henderson

    Sami Mokbel
    BBC Sport Senior football correspondent

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    Jordan Henderson has urged England's players to "expose" themselves to the sweltering Florida conditions so they can acclimatise to the intense heat expected at the World Cup.

    The majority of the England squad have arrived in the United States ahead of the tournament which begins next week, though five players - Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka among them - will join later this week.

    Thomas Tuchel's side have located themselves in Florida – known as the Sunshine State – with a view to helping the players adapt to the brutal US heat.

    During the team's first training session in West Palm Beach on Tuesday, temperatures reached 32C.

    Henderson, who is set to play in his seventh major tournament, said it is important England's players are able to cope with the temperatures.

    "You just build your capacity to these conditions," said the Brentford midfielder.

    "I know that depends on where you're playing in the country, it can be different all over so it's hard to really adapt but it's about this week to build that capacity, to get used to the heat a little bit."

  11. England World Cup 2026 squad

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    Goalkeepers: Dean Henderson (Crystal Palace), Jordan Pickford (Everton), James Trafford (Manchester City).

    Defenders: Dan Burn (Newcastle United), Marc Guehi (Manchester City), Reece James (Chelsea), Ezri Konsa (Aston Villa), Tino Livramento (Newcastle), Nico O'Reilly (Manchester City), Jarell Quansah (Bayer Leverkusen), Djed Spence (Tottenham), John Stones (Manchester City).

    Midfielders: Elliot Anderson (Nottingham Forest), Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid), Eberechi Eze (Arsenal), Jordan Henderson (Brentford), Kobbie Mainoo (Manchester United), Declan Rice (Arsenal), Morgan Rogers (Aston Villa).

    Forwards: Anthony Gordon (Newcastle United), Harry Kane (Bayern Munich), Noni Madueke (Arsenal), Marcus Rashford (Barcelona on loan from Manchester United), Bukayo Saka (Arsenal), Ivan Toney (Al-Ahli), Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa).

  12. Welcome

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    England are at their World Cup training camp in Florida.

    We will be streaming their training session on this page at 16:00 BST.

    No more club football, it is now all about the World Cup.