Gareth Southgate hails 'best coach in the world' Pep Guardiola's impact on the England team,

Gareth Southgate has heaped praise on Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola for the influence has had on his England stars.

Kyle Walker, Jack Grealish and John Stones are three key members of Southgate's England set-up and playing under Guardiola has hugely benefited the trio and by extension the England team.

Having secured the Premier League title for a third season in a row, Man City are closing in on an historic treble and Southgate has spoken of his admiration for the work of the Spanish boss, according to The Times.

'It has been brilliant for our players to work with him and they have learned individually and tactically and, as much as anything, the mentality.' Southgate said.