The English Football Association insists that any injury or death caused to migrant workers preparing for the World Cup in Qatar must be compensated, after a new Amnesty International survey found that 70 per cent of fans want the governing body to speak out about human rights issues associated with the tournament.

The survey, conducted by YouGov, was completed by more than 2,000 people in the UK and 70 per cent said that the English and Welsh FAs should speak out about the abuses of migrant workers. Almost three-quarters supported the idea of a remediation programme.

The FA declined to comment on the survey results when contacted by i, but sources maintained that the governing body is behind proposals for any injury or death to be compensated and that a public update would be made in due course. i was told the FA is also supporting the creation of a Migrant Workers Centre in Qatar that would remain as a lasting legacy after the tournament concludes.

Amnesty has previously said the FA is “completely lacking in courage” by failing to speak out, but England manager Southgate has insisted that work is going on behind-the-scenes, including sessions to educate England players and staff on the issues and discussions between captains of different countries on what action to take.