Gareth Southgate believes that the concept of hosting the World Cup every two years "doesn't seem to make sense" amid continuing speculation over the future of the tournament's staging.
Plans are currently under exploration by FIFA over shifting the showpiece competition from its current quadrennial cycle into a biennial format, a move championed by Arsene Wenger among others.
England boss Southgate previously admitted that he was open to the concept - but now has gone cold over the idea, citing congestion and the ever-shifting slew of proposals as issues he has.