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REPINO, Russia: There have been seven long weeks of hotel rooms and training grounds since the England team convened to get ready to what has become their World Cup odyssey but there is no sign of cabin fever
. The bases were set up in the peaceful rural center of St George & Park in England and once in Russia, they were installed in the quiet seaside resort of Repino, 45 kilometers from St. Petersburg.
But like Gareth The men of Southgate are preparing for Wednesday's semi-final against Croatia, but nothing indicates that the quiet life – or the constant company of teammates and coaches – had adverse consequences. Defender Ashley Young told reporters on Monday
"We had a good holiday and we enjoy it every moment," he added.
"There is no boredom of any kind on and off the pitch, and if you have the team spirit and the friendliness on the ground, you will take on the field, the fans, the staff, the players, you can see how everyone sticks together, "he said
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