The English midfielder claims that the team has enough talent in their midst to secure gold at London 2012 this summer.
Stuart Pearce’s side take on Senegal in their opening game of the Olympics, but face a tough task in qualifying for the latter stages of the competition. The coach has selected a decent team to challenge for honours but facing the likes of http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Brazil-c2858, their
chances will be slim at best.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Ryan-Giggs-c31985 have been selected as the over-age players to add experience in the ranks and will be looking to make their mark at the games, after watching the European Championships from the stands.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Tom-Cleverley-c35218, who is arguably one of the best play-makers in the country, has also been included and has now reiterated his belief that the side can go on to make history, considering the quality of the players at the coach’s disposal.
“There is enough quality here. There is everything in this squad, youth, experience, enthusiasm, speed, technical ability and a good manager. There is no reason why we can’t do well. It is a strong tournament, but if we work hard and turn up on the day,
I am sure we will be amongst the medals. I was on the wrong end of a couple of bad tackles that ended up being long-term problems.”
He also added that he was keen to shrug of his physical issues and get back on the pitch as quickly as possible.
“To be back playing is all I want to do. It is all I work for. Being back for the Olympics makes it even sweeter. Hopefully I will have an injury-free season and win lots of silverware.”
The manager, Pearce, opted for a strong line-up in the friendly against the Brazilians, but they were overshadowed by the Samba Boys, who ran out comfortable winners in the end, with http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Neymar-c27639 proving to be a big hit.
However in order to come out with the medals, they will have to tackle the Selecao once again and gather wins against the UAE and http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Senegal-c3001, a task which is easier said than.
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