Qatar 2022 World Cup: England boss Gareth Southgate unsure what boycott would achieve

The England manager is unsure what a boycott of the World Cup in Qatar would do.

The human rights record of the host nation has been a recurring topic since it was awarded the tournament, and England captain Harry Kane wants to shine a light on it.

Pulling out of the tournament would not help matters.

It would be a big story but the tournament would go ahead.

• Horrible if England fans feel unsafe in Qatar - Southgate

It is possible, but it is not a decision that the players or myself would make.

Women's rights are a subject of ongoing debate, as Homosexuality is illegal in the country.

Additionally, a report in the Guardian last year claimed 6,500 migrant workers have died in the country since it was awarded the World Cup 12 years ago - although Qatar disputes those figures.

We will be criticized but we will try to do our best. There are things that will be hard to change.

There is nothing we can do about what happened with the building of the stadiums, sadly.

We have to use our voice in the right way.

European captains could make a stand - Henderson

Henderson suggested that captains of European nations at both club and national-team level could come together in a show of unity during the tournament.

Kane was praised for highlighting the issue among the Three Lions squad.

Harry spoke honestly about it. There is a chance of doing something with other European countries. The 31-year-old said that they will have those conversations.

Harry Kane will speak to the other captains across Europe. We don't want to rush into it. It is only a few days since we have been briefed.

I take it as a responsibility as a senior member of the squad. Football is for everyone and we will always stand by that.

'Ethical responsibility' to stop virus spread - Southgate

The game between Switzerland and England at Wembley Stadium will be a game that will be missed by a player after testing positive for Covid.

While isolation restrictions have been fully lifted across England, there is no issue with players locking themselves away to prevent further infections.

I think people have an ethical responsibility to stay away from others and stop the spread of the virus, but I am not sure why he is out.

It was a shame to lose Bukayo, but we are back in these moments with Covid where there is a spike in the country and we are the same.