World Cup 2018: England manager Gareth Southgate suffers dislocated shoulder
Southgate got the injury while out running at England's World Cup base in Repino, the FA has confirmed
England manager Gareth Southgate has dislocated his shoulder while out running at the team's World Cup base in Repino on Wednesday, the FA has confirmed.
Southgate was treated in a nearby hospital with the assistance of team doctor Rob Chakraverty.
However, despite what was surely quite a painful knock for the boss, Southgate was in a jokey mood when asked about his injury, saying he might have to curb his goal celebrations for future World Cup games.
He said: “I might not be celebrating any goals as athletically in future!
"The doc has made it clear that punching the air is not an option.
“We have got such a great support team and they were there very quickly. They were supposed to be relaxing because we let the players have a bit of time off and I am causing them work.
“I might not be celebrating any goals as athletically in future!” joked Southgate, who was treated in a nearby hospital with the assistance of team doctor Rob Chakraverty.
"The doc has made it clear that punching the air is not an option.
“We have got such a great support team and they were there very quickly. They were supposed to be relaxing because we let the players have a bit of time off and I am causing them work."
England got their World Cup campaign off to a winning start with a 2-1 victory over Tunisia - a victory that left the Southgate delighted.
The Three Lions play their second game against Panama on Sunday - a game you can listen to live on talkSPORT from 1pm.
