England and Liverpool skipper, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Brazil-c2858, as ‘miracles do happen’.
Talking to the media prior to the Three Lions World Cup Qualifiers opener against http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Moldova-c2957 on Friday, the 32-year old refused to rule out his team’s chances of lifting their second World Cup crown. However, he currently set his focus on the qualifying campaign.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/England-c749 have only won the top football prize once, back in 1966, when they beat West Germany in the final.
The Three Lions are known for choking in the major events. Despite boosting some of finest players in their squad from time to time, they have failed to make an impression at the international stage. The team is often accused of being incapable of handling
the pressure in tense moments.
Earlier this year, England bowed out of the European Championships in the quarterfinals via a penalty shoot-out loss to Italy, despite putting up a dominant show in the group stages.
However, the http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Germany-c2904, but pointed out that the things could change over the next two years.
He told the reporters during an interview, “You never stop believing in football. Miracles do happen… When I speak I'm realistic and honest. At the moment, we're not one of the favourites to win the World Cup. That doesn't mean you stop believing, working
hard to improve and to try to learn from the mistakes you've made at previous tournaments.”
“This team has every chance to improve and get better in the next few years, with players coming through and those players with experience. We have to have that faith and keep believing.”
Roy Hodgson’s 24-man squad for the qualifiers features a couple of aged players. Gerrard, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Michael-Carrick-c25282 are all in their thirties.
Nonetheless, the skipper backed his manager’s squad selection, claiming that the veteran Englishman had picked up the players on merit, and they possess a good blend of experience and youth in the unit.
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