Fears are mounting that England's preferred training base for the World Cup may be snatched away from them by their Dutch rivals. The Football Association (FA) has dispatched operational staff on a mission to scout potential training camps in the US, amid concerns that Sporting Kansas City will be allocated to the Netherlands as a result of the geographical proximity of their group fixtures.
As a result, England's Group L games are set to take place in Dallas, Boston, and New Jersey, with some travel commitments potentially being stretched even further. The draw has been deemed particularly challenging for the Three Lions, with their eighth most arduous group stage fixture requiring significant travel for each match.
In an effort to mitigate these challenges, the FA may consider opting to travel from match to match in the knockout stages, a departure from their usual practice. This approach is reportedly encouraged by FIFA, although it's unclear whether England will pursue this strategy.
With two warm-up matches scheduled in Florida at the start of June, the FA still has some time to address these concerns and secure an alternative base for the team. However, the Netherlands' strong claims on Sporting Kansas City are creating uncertainty surrounding England's preparations for the World Cup.
As a result, England's Group L games are set to take place in Dallas, Boston, and New Jersey, with some travel commitments potentially being stretched even further. The draw has been deemed particularly challenging for the Three Lions, with their eighth most arduous group stage fixture requiring significant travel for each match.
In an effort to mitigate these challenges, the FA may consider opting to travel from match to match in the knockout stages, a departure from their usual practice. This approach is reportedly encouraged by FIFA, although it's unclear whether England will pursue this strategy.
With two warm-up matches scheduled in Florida at the start of June, the FA still has some time to address these concerns and secure an alternative base for the team. However, the Netherlands' strong claims on Sporting Kansas City are creating uncertainty surrounding England's preparations for the World Cup.
" I mean, they gotta have a solid spot to prep for the World Cup and now this? Fingers crossed the US doesn't snatch it away from them. The Dutch are all over Sporting Kansas City like bees on honey 
. Traveling halfway across the pond for every match? That's just crazy talk! 
England needs a break, you know? If they do end up traveling between matches, I hope they have some sick accommodations lined up 
. But for real, can't these guys just get it together? 
england's gonna have to travel like crazy to their group l games lol 
and what's with sporting kansas city being snatched away from them? 
holland's gonna get an easy pass lol 
and can we pls just have a straightforward draw this time? no one likes the drama 
and then they wanna travel from match to match in the knockout stages? that's like asking for disaster 
they gotta scramble 4 a backup training spot in the us now... sporting kansas city is literally right next to holland 
what's even worse is they got some crazy travel plans in group l 
dallas, boston, nyc... all that's gonna kill em 
they need a good base camp or something like sporting kc seems like a no-brainer for netherlands 
what's gonna happen to englands other teams tho? are they all in the same boat? do u think it'll affect their chances of winning 
anyway i think england should just go with it they're gonna have to travel anyway so might as well pick a base and stick with it 
and i don't get why fifa's being so pushy about it, can't they just let teams figure out their own training plans?