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Southgate admits England facing big changes before World Cup

Gareth Southgate says his England side could 'look very different' at the 2022 World Cup.

The Three Lions are on track to qualify for the tournament as they lead Group I with 16 points from six games.

"What I would say is 14 months is a long time," Southgate said.

"So although this team has looked settled from the summer and into this camp that can look very different in 14 months time.

"There are young players emerging, there are players who are in a rhythm at the moment. We'll be playing in the middle of a season where injury...there's only seven days between the last league game and the finals.

"So there's a lot that can happen with the squad but first and foremost we've got to get next month right because given the points we dropped [in Poland] we're still not assured of our place yet."

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