Harry Maguire says the England squad firmly believes they can win the World Cup after exceeding expectations in Russia four years ago...
Gareth Southgate’s men are preparing for a crunch quarter-final against reigning champions France on Saturday at Al Bayt Stadium, where the winner will return for the semi-finals.
“I think that’s the one thing I’d say that’s a lot different from the 2018 squad to this squad – I think we really believe that it is possible. “Of course, we know how tough it is going to be. I think there are probably five or six teams with the same belief. Maguire has struggled for game time and form at Manchester United, yet the England centre-back has impressed in Qatar and says his confidence never wavered.“You pick up bits and bobs and maybe my family read things more than me. I tell them to stay off , but maybe they don’t because it’s a habit for most people these days.
“It’s a 15-year career if you’re lucky really, there’s no way really, especially with all the scrutiny that’s on defenders these days, you’re not going to have dips. “I’m quite good at psychology, to be honest – I’ve needed to be over the last year or so,” the defender said to laughter.
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