England receive double boost in first Qatar World Cup training session

All 26 of England’s players trained in their first session in Qatar (Image: John Cross – Daily Mirror )Gareth Southgate has received a welcome boost ahead of England’s World Cup opener against Iran after all 26 selected players participated in his side’s first training session in Qatar. The Three Lions touched down in the Middle East on Tuesday after meeting up at St George’s Park in Staffordshire on Monday as preparations for their Group B campaign now begin to intensify.There was positive news as England headed out on the turf in Al-Wakra with every player deemed fit enough to be involved in the session.Kyle Walker has been stepping up his recovery from groin surgery but he was able to train alongside the rest of his team-mates despite not featuring in the Premier League since the 6-3 thrashing of Manchester United.James Maddison also raised alarm bells on Saturday when he hobbled off with a tight hamstring but he too, is believed to be okay in more upbeat news for Southgate and his coaching staff.Assistant coach Steve Holland was on hand to address the players before they began their late afternoon training session in Qatar.READ MORE: Joao Cancelo manhandled by Cristiano Ronaldo in strange Portugal training incident England’s players took part in yoga to loosen up their muscles before training (Image: Getty)The England squad had been participating in some yoga in the morning to loosen up their muscles and joints.Kalvin Phillips, who has only played 40 minutes of action since returning from injury, was the first of England’s players out on the grass prior to their session.We’ll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story.For the latest news and breaking news visit: express.co.uk/sport/footballStay up to date with all the big headlines, pictures, analysis, opinion and video on the stories that matter to you.Follow us on Twitter @dexpress_sport – the official Daily Express & Express.co.uk Twitter account – providing real news in real time.We’re also on Facebook @dailyexpresssport – offering your must-see news, features, videos and pictures throughout the day to like, comment and share from the Daily Express, Sunday Express and Express.co.uk.