England head to Russia this week with five Spurs players boarding the plane, including Harry Kane and Dele Alli.

The Three Lions are not considered favourites for the tournament having won the World Cup just once, on home soil in 1966.

They face Tunisia, Panama and Belgium in the group stages as they look to better their 2014 showing when they were knocked out after just three matches.

But while Adams believes England can punch above their weight in Russia, the former Gunners defender believes there’s one thing holding them back.