Turkey pull out of Dubai tournament

‘The Turkish national team does not go to a training camp just for the fun of it. It doesn’t go to tournaments to earn money like some teams,’ Cobanoglu said. ‘Turkey are one of the world’s best teams. Principles come first.’ Coach Senol Gunes had called up a range of youngsters and national team newcomers for the Dubai tournament in preparation for Turkey’s European championship qualifying Group Seven game against England in Sunderland on April 2. England are five points behind Turkey in the group with a game in hand. The cancellation of the Dubai fixture leaves Turkey’s preparations for the England match up in the air.