Prime Minister David Cameron paid a special visit to St. George's Park on Thursday as the England team continued their preparations for the World Cup.
Three Lions Manager Roy Hodgson welcomed the Prime Minister onto the training pitch while a finishing session was going on involving captain Steven Gerrard and Frank Lampard.
Prime Minister David Cameron visits training at St. George's Park
The England midfield duo trotted over to speak to the Prime Minister, along with Hodgson and Club England Managing Director Adrian Bevington.
It was the start of a busy morning for Mr Cameron, who watched on as the likes of Wayne Rooney, Jordan Henderson and Adam Lallana tested out the goalkeepers with some fierce efforts on goal.
As the session drew to a close, the Prime Minister also met individuals from Tickets for Troops by the side of the pitch. The charity have now distributed half a million tickets to servicemen and women for all kinds of sporting and entertainment events, including many England games.
Friday's meeting with Peru will be watched by 1,000 troops benefiting from the ticket give-away, including Lance Corporal Louize Watson of 22 Signal Regiment, who was the recipient of the landmark 500,000th ticket.
The Prime Minister's visit to the national football centre continued into the full-size indoor pitch where Sir Trevor Brooking and FA General Secretary Alex Horne introduced Hodgson and Mr Cameron to coaches and children taking part in an FA Tesco Skills session.
Sir Trevor Brooking, Roy Hodgson and the Prime Minister at St. George's Park
Sitting down with the kids on the 3G, the Prime Minister asked about their favourite players and also got predictions for the World Cup. He also spent time with St. George's Park Chairman David Sheepshanks and Managing Director Julie Harrington.
As the Prime Minister bid farewell to Hodgson ahead of the trip to Brazil, the England boss and his team headed to London where they finalise preparations for Friday's South American send-off against Peru at Wembley Stadium.
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