10月9日，英国《太阳报》披露，英格兰的圣乔治公园将迎来一场翻天覆地的改造工程，旨在确保在2028年欧洲杯到来之前完成所有建设。
In 2012, the 330-acre site was inaugurated, coinciding with the London Olympics. Since then, the English national team has emerged as a formidable force, reaching the European Championship final, though they narrowly missed the mark in the World Cup semifinals this summer. Under the guidance of Vliegerman, the English women's team has successfully claimed multiple European titles. Currently, England is poised to embark on a significant project known as "St. George's Park 2.0," aiming for a comprehensive renovation that is expected to be completed before the country, along with Scotland, Wales, and Ireland, co-hosts the 2028 European Cup.
Over a decade ago, the English national team's headquarters, established at a cost of 105 million pounds, boasts an array of facilities including 13 outdoor pitches, a replica of the Wembley Stadium pitch, a full-size indoor 3G pitch, a spacious gym, a swimming pool, and a five-a-side pitch. Goalkeepers have access to a dedicated Peter Shilton goalkeeper training area. However, the facility is undergoing a renovation to cater to the needs of all teams. Players like Kane will have to endure a wait, as construction work is expected to last for the next 18 months.
英格兰足球协会对战略进行了更新，旨在构建一座集现代化媒体、数字化技术与创新设施于一体的全新足球训练基地。计划中还包括建设两个新的球场枢纽，旨在实现训练设施的完美融合。该中心将配备顶级健身房和室内4G标准球场。所有球场的草坪也将得到全面提升，周边将新建配备先进屏幕的枢纽建筑，同时训练与恢复设施也将得到显著改善。位于园区内的希尔顿酒店，拥有228间客房，也将焕然一新。此外，还为球星们提供了休闲放松的专属空间。
安迪·萨弗里，圣乔治公园的负责人，强调此举旨在助力英格兰不同层级的国家队取得胜利。丹·阿什沃思，英格兰足球协会的首席足球执行官，指出圣乔治公园2.0项目是我们紧随体育产业、尤其是足球领域发展步伐的重要举措，旨在确保我们的领先地位。
英格兰的各级足球队在2027年的上半年将不得不转移训练场地。在今年的夏季，巴塞罗那和瓦伦西亚的男子足球队在圣乔治公园进行了赛前调整。经过翻新，这些高端设施将准备好迎接英格兰队在即将到来的本土欧洲杯上的挑战。
