England manager Gareth Southgate and his players could be set to have cameras on them in their dressing room at the World Cup in Qatar, according reports.
FIFA are said to be considering new behind-the-scenes coverage, with the aim to give the viewers around the globe even access to all the areas of the tournament and bring them closer to the players like never before.
It is understood football’s global governing body is looking to install TV monitors and cameras in the team’s inner sanctum, with filming taking place, before, half-time and after matches.
Footage is to be live or slightly delayed, but managers will demand sound is muted for tactical, technical or injury reasons.
Given the winter tournament in the Gulf state will be watched by billions, FIFA chiefs are keen to bring in a more immersive aspect to the tournament.
“This is a project that is on the right track, although it is not yet fully agreed,” an insider said.
“It will have to be tightly controlled if we are to use it in November.”
It is understood the idea was relayed to team delegations last week, after a meeting during a FIFA World Cup workshop in Doha.
However, concerns were raised with many wanting clarity that critical team and player information is not leaked to opponents.
A rule will also be in place that players will not be allowed to train in any of the eight World Cup stadiums in Qatar the day before games take place.
This is due to the packed schedule, with 64 teams playing across a four-week period, and fewer stadiums being used than normal at a World Cup.
The Gulf state is keen for all venues to remain in good condition throughout the tournament in November.
England feature on the first day of the competition on Monday November 21 against Iran, with the Group B clash scheduled to take place just eight days after the Premier League shuts down for a winter break.
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