The Fleetwood Town boss maintains that he would rather achieve club success than see the Three Lions win the big one on the international stage
Joey Barton insists he never wants to see England win the World Cup, as it would lead to a rash of knighthoods!
The Three Lions threatened to end 52 years of hurt in Russia over the summer, reaching the semi-finals of the tournament, where they lost to Croatia.
Kieran Trippier's free-kick in the last four encounter gave Gareth Southgate's men the lead, but they could not see the game out, eventually losing in extra time.