England's WAGs have been making the most of their time in New York ahead of the Three Lions' crucial World Cup clash against Panama on Saturday. Tens of thousands of England supporters have descended on the Big Apple before the match at MetLife Stadium in neighbouring New Jersey.
WAGs Share Glimpses of New York Adventures
Bukayo Saka's fiancée, Tolami Benson, posted a series of snaps from around New York, including a visit to Central Park as she soaked up the sights before match day. Meanwhile, Jordan Pickford's wife, Megan, documented a family day out with the couple's young son, Arlo. In a TikTok video, the pair were seen enjoying a meal together before taking in a performance of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child on Broadway. They later explored Times Square by rickshaw, where Arlo spotted his dad on a giant World Cup billboard promoting the tournament.
Jude Bellingham's girlfriend, Ashlyn Castro, also shared photos from the city, posting pictures of New York's famous skyline alongside snaps from inside her hotel room as she prepared for an evening out.
Relaxed Rules for WAGs Under Tuchel
The players' families have been a visible presence throughout England's World Cup campaign after Thomas Tuchel relaxed one of Gareth Southgate's long-standing tournament rules by allowing wives and girlfriends greater access to the team's Kansas City base during the competition. The decision has meant loved ones have been able to spend more time with the squad between matches as England look to go deep into the tournament.
Their appearance at England's opening win over Croatia also sparked debate after several WAGs wore personalised England shirts featuring their partners' names. Manchester United legend Roy Keane admitted he wasn't a fan of the trend during an appearance on The Overlap. He said: "The World Cup, when all the players' wives and families are going to the match, all the wives are in the jerseys with the players' names on the back, wow. Children is fine, but the wives and partners wearing their jerseys, with their name on the back, wow." Former England striker Ian Wright disagreed with his fellow pundit, arguing the gesture simply showed support for their loved ones, but Keane doubled down on his view.
Massive Fan Support Expected
England are expected to be backed by tens of thousands of supporters when they face Panama, with around 25,000 fans anticipated inside the stadium and many more watching from fan parks and bars across New York.
