World Cup 2022 LIVE: Southgate will STAY as England boss claims FA, Benzema’s Instagram SNUB, Neville defends Ronaldo

ENGLAND boss Gareth Southgate has sparked optimism that he will extend his contract according to the FA.

There were talks about the World Cup being Southgate’s last rodeo as Three Lions manager.

But the FA are desperate for him to continue and feel progress was made at the tournament.

Meanwhile, Karim Benzema appears to have snubbed the possibility of making a shock appearance for the French squad in Sunday’s final against Argentina.

The Ballon d’Or winner posted a snap of himself and captioned it “I’m not interested.”

Elsehwere, Gary Neville has defended ex-teammate, Cristiano Ronaldo, by claiming that former Portugal manager Fernando Santos let his captain down.

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