We know it's going to be hot in the US, but we'll be ready for it' Jordan Pickford on how England can bust the warm weather myth

Hot weather and thunderstorms are expected during the summer World Cup, with matches previously delayed or suspended during the FIFA Club World Cup. Punishing heat will be managed through cooling breaks integrated into every game, pausing action 22 minutes into each half. England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford expects the conditions to be hot and says preparation will counter assumptions that heat favors South American teams. England will travel early for a preparation camp and play two friendlies in Florida. They will face New Zealand in Tampa Bay on June 6 and Costa Rica in Orlando four days later, followed by a week to finalize preparations for the Group L opener against Croatia in Arlington, Texas. If England advances far, the squad will spend over six weeks in America, creating additional challenges while staying in hotels.

"Players and fans alike were given a sneak preview of the weather conditions that they can expect in the coming weeks during last summer's FIFA Club World Cup, where several matches were delayed or suspended due to thunderstorms. Punishing heat also played its part, meaning that cooling breaks will be integrated into every game this summer, with the action being paused 22 minutes into each half."

"We know it's going to be hot, Pickford tells FourFourTwo. But that's why we're heading there early to take part in a preparation camp and play two matches in those conditions. These two friendlies will take place in Florida, with Thomas Tuchel's men taking on New Zealand in Tampa Bay on June 6, before facing Costa Rica in Orlando four days later."

"The best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week. We plan things very well, so I think we'll be prepared for every eventuality when we kick off on June 17, he adds. Should England trouble the final stages of the tournament, it will mean the team will have spent more than six weeks in America, which in turn presents fresh challenges for the squad."

"Our team behind the team does an amazing job of making us feel at home as much as possible while we're away, Pickford says when asked about spending so long in a hotel e"

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