England: Gareth Southgate says term 'Wags' is 'disrespectful'

The term 'Wags' is disrespectful, according to England's manger.

The wives and girlfriends of the England players are said to be the subject of a documentary.

If the idea comes to fruition, he would be surprised.

I dislike the term. He said it was their partners and family. We want them to be welcomed.

The phrase 'Wag' came into use during the 2006 World Cup, when pop stars Victoria Beckham and Cheryl Cole were among the partners who traveled to Germany with the England squad and were frequently featured in the British tabloid newspapers.

At the World Cup in Russia, players' families and partners were invited into the team hotel, but he was unable to do the same last summer as England hosted most of their games.

"I wouldn't be surprised if the group of players we have got wouldn't be interested in the documentary because they want to focus on football."

The focus in Russia and last summer was on the players and nothing else.

We like to get to know the families. When you have the kids in, it's a great feeling. The hotel is changed by it.

We were unable to do that last year because of Covid. The last couple of years have been very good for us.

England will play their final Nations League game against Hungary on Tuesday and begin their World Cup campaign against Iran on November 21st.

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