Roy Hodgson brings in sports psychiatrist to help England World Cup preparations
Tuesday 4 March 2014 19:35, UK
Image:England boss Roy Hodgson has brought in Dr Steven Peters
Roy Hodgson has confirmed that England have brought in a leading sports psychiatrist to assist them with their preparations for the World Cup in Brazil later this year.
Comfort
Both Hodgson and Gerrard were involved in Tuesday's team meeting geared to the summer's World Cup, with preparations for Denmark kicking in on Wednesday.
Although he would not be drawn into the intricacies of the meeting, Hodgson said he was hoping to instill a family feel amongst his squad.
"It [the meeting] was heavily focused on Brazil and it was the only time to do that," he said.
"Part of the meeting was the obvious, about logistically what our plans are and where we are staying and for how long.
"What I said about the actual tournament was nothing spectacular but I don't think it is right to go out and broadcast those things.
"I like to think that sometimes in the world of football you can do things in the comfort of your own home, a dressing room or meeting room.
"You can speak to players and tell them quite frankly and honestly - like talking to family members - what is on your mind without finding out the next day a newspaper or TV company has broadcast your every word."
