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AHEAD OF THE GAME: The FA agree to arrange security for England's WAGs at the World Cup in Qatar... with fears families of Gareth Southgate's squad will be targeted by troublemakers while staying on cruise ships

The FA have agreed to arrange security for the England WAGs who have opted to stay on cruise ships off Doha during the World Cup due to fears they will be targeted by troublemakers.

The majority of the players' relatives and friends have opted to spend the tournament on a luxury liner after concluding that it offered a better standard of accommodation than hotels and apartments in Qatar, but a visit from several families after the World Cup draw in March sparked concerns about their privacy and security while on board.

Following representations from several players' agents, the FA have agreed to help with the families' security arrangements in addition to those for the squad.