GARETH SOUTHGATE said his players had learnt from a truly elite team after he took them on a secret mission with the Royal Marines Commandos. We asked former Commando JJ Chalmers what makes them so special.

ENGLAND manager Gareth Southgate took his squad on a secret trip to the Royal Marines’ Commando Training Centre in a bid to build their teamwork, leadership and adaptability.

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD says training with the Marines was key to his side winning the Rugby World Cup in 2003.