‘England must be confident and trust in their ability’
Roy Hodgson rallies his troops
Published: 07/06/2012
ENGLAND manager Roy Hodgson is aware his players are under pressure to perform at Euro 2012 but is desperate for them to take “confidence and self-belief“ into the tournament.
Hodgson has inherited a side that has failed to live up to expectations in recent years, with the quarter-final exit to Germany in the 2010 World Cup a particularly humbling moment for a side that boasted several world-class players.
Sections of the media and many fans have been downbeat about England’s chances heading into the tournament and, while Hodgson admits that could ultimately be a positive thing, he wants his players to trust themselves.
When asked whether low expectations helped or hindered the squad, Hodgson said: “It’s only a good thing.
“Football players are under enormous pressure.
“We, as coaches, put them under enormous pressure – we want a lot from them – because we can only succeed when they succeed.
“The nation puts them under pressure.”
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