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England Trains for 2018 World Cup Semifinal Using Rubber Chickens

The mood in the England camp appears to be pretty laid-back as the Three Lions prepare for their 2018 World Cup semi-final against Croatia.

Part of England's training involved throwing around a rubber chicken:

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"Our physical performance coaches try to keep refreshing the warm-ups for the players and keep them stimulated, using a bit of fun to get them moving," national team coach Gareth Southgate said, per ESPN FC's Mark Ogden.