Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has said players and managers are not politicians, amid continued scrutiny over the 2022 World Cup.
Host Qatar has been criticised for its stance on same-sex relationships, its human rights record and its treatment of migrant workers.
Klopp also says the decision to play the finals there "was just not right".
"Don't put Gareth Southgate constantly in a situation where he has to talk about everything," said Klopp.
"He is not a politician, like I am not. He has an opinion but he is not a politician."
Fifa has written to all 32 teams competing at the World Cup telling them to "now focus on the football".