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It is "more important than ever" for England players to speak out on human rights issues in Qatar, Amnesty International has said.
England have now secured qualification for the finals in the Gulf state, which get under way in just over a year's time.
Qatar's government has passed a series of laws since 2017 aimed at improving conditions for migrant workers, but a new Amnesty report says it is failing to effectively implement them.
"The exploitation of Qatar's massive migrant workforce has already cast a dark shadow over next year's World Cup, and the Football Association ought to use the remaining year until kick-off to push for lasting labour reforms in Qatar," Amnesty UK chief executive Sacha Deshmukh said.
"The FA is part of the UEFA Working Group on Workers' Rights in Qatar and can press the Doha authorities over strengthening migrant worker protections, investigating worker deaths and helping to fashion a tournament with a genuinely positive legacy.
"It's more important than ever that England's coaching staff, players and supporters raise human rights issues ahead of next year's kick-off."
England defender Conor Coady said on Sunday a conversation amongst the players would take place once qualification was secured, and an FA spokesperson said: "We are in regular dialogue with Amnesty International and also with FIFA, other member associations and the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, and we are working closely with all to ensure that we approach our participation in the upcoming FIFA World Cup in a socially responsible manner.
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