Fifteen days from their opening match against Croatia, England has touched down in Florida — and their accommodation choices are making headlines before a ball has been kicked.
The squad has taken over the Belgrave Resort in West Palm Beach, a $100 million luxury property that opened barely a year ago. 150 rooms. Three pools. A Jack Nicklaus-designed golf course. And yes — foie gras on the dinner menu.
The Arrival: 25 Players and Matching Tracksuits
The team flew out of Birmingham on a charter with 25 players (Arsenal's Saka, Rice, Madueke, and Eze, plus keeper Dean Henderson, got four extra days off after European competition). They landed in 86°F (30°C) heat with thunderstorms on the forecast — useful prep for tournament conditions.
Every player wore the same ~$250 blue travel tracksuit. Tuchel runs a tight ship.
The Hotel: 150 Rooms, Caribbean Vibes
The Belgrave is part of Marriott's luxury collection in a Caribbean-inspired style. Key amenities:
- Three outdoor pools (one adults-only)
- Full-service spa with steam rooms and sound-healing lounges
- Multiple restaurants including a high-end American steakhouse
- Weekend pop-up Italian dining
- Beach shuttle service on demand
After two weeks, the team moves to their official tournament base in Kansas City — the Meadowbrook Inn, whose regular kitchen staff has been furloughed for at least a month while Tuchel's nutrition team controls every meal.
Harry Kane's Personal Playground
Kane's golf obsession is well documented — he once negotiated a golf clause into his Bayern Munich contract. The Belgrave sits next to "Dutchman's Spear", a 7,300-yard Jack Nicklaus layout with a recent multi-million-dollar renovation.
Goalkeeper Jordan Pickford reportedly carries a 6-handicap, genuinely impressive for a pro keeper.
The Food: Foie Gras and Retro Diners
The hotel's signature restaurant serves foie gras — awkward for a team representing a country where production is effectively banned under welfare rules. In Florida, it's a premium menu item.
The resort also features a 1950s-themed American diner, weekend Italian pop-ups, and fully customized daily menus from England's traveling nutrition team. Tuchel has reportedly banned luxury wine from camp while keeping comfort snacks for morale.
