FIFA World Cup: We’re used to going into video games being favorites, says Gareth Southgate forward of conflict vs Wales

England head coach Gareth Southgate has mentioned his staff is used to going into video games as favorites forward of their Group B conflict in opposition to Wales. England have 4 factors from their opening two group-stage matches on the FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

New Delhi,UPDATED: Nov 29, 2022 01:09 IST

England to face Wales of their remaining Group B match (AP)

By India Today Web Desk: England head coach Gareth Southgate has mentioned his staff is used to going into video games as favorites forward of their Group B conflict in opposition to Wales. England have 4 factors from their opening two group-stage matches on the FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

Speaking forward of their match in opposition to Wales, Southgate mentioned his staff is used to being the favorites in matches.

“We’re used to it. I think in terms of (world) rankings that’s the case. You have to accept that responsibility going into games. We’re used to going into matches with that feeling. Simple as that,” mentioned Southgate.

The Englishman heaped reward on his namesake, Gareth Bale, saying he’s able to moments of particular person brilliance.

“Defending against him depends a little on which role he plays. He’s capable of those individual moments of brilliance in and around the penalty area (and) from distance as well. Free-kicks of course are a great strength. He’s having a fantastic career,” Southgate added.

Meanwhile, England midfielder Jordan Henderson mentioned the staff expects large issues from themselves at this World Cup.

“We expect high things of ourselves. The fans expect big things from us as well (given) what we’ve done over the last few years. That’s just part and parcel of football. It’s how you deal with it. It’s going to be emotional. You’re going to have different challenges in front of you – certainly in tournament football and it’s how you deal with them and hopefully we can deal with them in the right way,” mentioned Henderson.

England will likely be assured to progress to the spherical of 16 in the event that they keep away from a four-goal defeat to Wales. Meanwhile, Robert Page’s aspect will likely be hoping for a miracle in opposition to the 1966 World Cup champions after daring their match in opposition to the USA and dropping to Iran.

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Rounaq Sehrawat

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Nov 29, 2022