Sports scientist says heat acclimatisation could give England advantage in Qatar

England are expected to prepare for the World Cup in Qatar by using heat chambers

A leading sports scientist believes England can get an advantage over other teams at next year’s World Cup in Qatar with proper heat acclimatisation training.

The Three Lions, who booked their place at the tournament with a 10-0 win over San Marino on Monday, will be exposed to temperatures in the mid-to-late 30s, just a week after playing in home autumnal conditions in the Premier League.

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