Gareth Southgate's first World Cup game as a coach will be a repeat of his first as a player. In 1998, Southgate made his World Cup debut in England's 2-0 win over Tunisia. Southgate said he remembers that 1998 match in Marseille as "one of the best days of my life." England was also drawn to face Belgium and Panama in Group G, but Southgate said he won't underestimate any opposition, given England's recent history. In 2014, it was Costa Rica that ended England's World Cup run in the group stage, and last year Iceland defeated the English team at the European Championship.

Source: ABC News December 01, 2017 20:03 UTC