England full-back Reece James is hoping the Three Lions are handed late kick-off occasions to fight the anticipated warmth in the US, Canada and Mexico subsequent summer season.
Thomas Tuchel’s facet have already certified for the World Cup – the primary European crew to take action – and preparation has acquired underway on how they are going to acclimatise to taking part in in a North and Central American summer season.
James has expertise of the circumstances Stateside after captaining Chelsea to the Membership World Cup title earlier this yr and he admits they are going to be difficult.
He stated: “Everyone seems to be conscious of that. We are attempting to arrange as finest we are able to for that. It’s tremendous troublesome circumstances to play in that warmth. Particularly for us taking part in in England, there’s not something like that earlier than.
“You are feeling the warmth the minute you step outdoors the resort. As soon as you might be on the market you adapt the longer you might be there, when you’re settled in a single place and attempt to restrict the issues you possibly can. Later kick-offs when it’s not so sizzling and humid, that might positively assist.”
James additionally involved concerning the state of the taking part in surfaces
England will probably be hoping to play as many video games as attainable within the northern venues reminiscent of Seattle, Vancouver and Toronto however should wait to find their schedule with the draw not going down till December 5.
The state of the pitches will probably be one other concern with points arising at each the Membership World Cup and the 2024 Copa America.
“The pitches once we have been there weren’t the best both and made it somewhat bit tougher however hopefully by the point the World Cup comes round it’s higher,” James added.
England tackle Serbia at Wembley tomorrow evening and conclude their Group Okay marketing campaign with a visit to Albania on Sunday.