Southgate sends good luck message to England team ahead of World Cup

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Gareth Southgate has sent a good luck message to the England team as they prepare to begin their World Cup campaign on Wednesday night.
Gareth Southgate has sent a good luck message to the England team ahead of their World Cup campaign opener on Wednesday night.
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