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Summary

  • England face Brazil in friendly at Wembley on Saturday (19:00 GMT)

  • England manager Gareth Southgate answers question on the St George's Cross design on new England kit

  • He says kit issue "not high on my list of priorities" and "most important thing" is the "iconic" Three Lions symbol

  • Harry Kane, Cole Palmer and Jordan Henderson out injured for England against Brazil.

  • Southgate Dismisses speculation around Manchester United links as "disrespectful"

  • Southgate offers "best wishes" to Princess of Wales after cancer diagnosis and says "we are very upset to hear the news"

Live Reporting

Emlyn Begley

  1. Goodnight

    Come back tomorrow to follow live text commentary of England's friendly against Brazil at 19:00 BST.

    Bye now.

  3. The news conference is over now.

  4. Gareth Southgate on Jude Bellingham: "The last few weeks have been more difficult with him with injuries and a red card so he's a bit frustrated.

    "We're super happy and very lucky to have him but he's still a 20-year-old. The success of our team will rely on our whole group."

  5. Gareth Southgate on Kobbie Mainoo: "We've been blessed with St George's Park being built. Some of our U17s have come over to work with us this week. You get a club feel.

    "With Kobbie I said last week we were conscious about how quickly we should go. You need to make the right steps at the right time with players. For us he was the next player in. We didn't want to stop that from happening. He's fitted in brilliantly. His level of training has been excellent - we won't hesitate to put him on the pitch."

  6. Gareth Southgate: "Ben Chilwell has trained all week, no problems."

  7. John Stones: "Gareth and Steve watch pretty much every club game we play. A lot can be said while we're here. The standards in training are super high. Everyone is fighting for a spot."

  8. John Stones: "I don't see friendly games as friendly games, it's us against one of the best teams in the world. A team full of top players. A great test for us as a team to get something out of it."

  9. Gareth Southgate on his future post-Euros: "Every time I've sat with you I've said my focus is on the European Championship. Everyone would be saying why sign a contract before the Euros where you have to prove yourself.

    "I'm not going to speak to anyone else when I'm in a job."

  10. Gareth Southgate: "We have started doing that in the last few years. We've only beaten Brazil four times. There are lots of matches against big opponents we don't have outstanding records against - but this team have managed to beat.

    "It's another chance for us to put a marker down. We'll be tested in every aspect of our game."

  11. England boss Gareth Southgate on whether Ivan Toney and Ollie Watkins are playing for one spot: "That's a decision we'll have to make. Number nine is a specialist position. They have different attributes. It will depend on injuries in other positions and players who can play in more than one role.

    "Both are aware the opportunity is a big one. They both are in good form and have had time with us. Ollie has done well. Ivan has had the impact we expected him to."

    When asked who will start tomorrow: "Did the Brazil manager give you his team in his press conference">