Former MU player praises England team before Three Lions match against Iran

Trong Khang• November 21, 2022 17:26

England will open the 2022 World Cup against Iran in Group B at 8pm tonight (November 21) at Khalifa Stadium. Ahead of this clash, former Manchester United assistant coach Queiroz sent some compliments to the England team.

Coach Queiroz is no stranger to the English football environment as he previously worked for Man United as an assistant coach. Specifically, he cooperated with MU in 2 periods (from 2002 to 2003 and 2004 to 2008).

Coach Queiroz.

Asked about the strength of the England team, the 69-year-old Portuguese coach said: "With the new generation of players that Coach Gareth Southgate brought to the England team, I think the Three Lions are now a very strong team. Since winning the World Cup in 1966, the England team has never been as scary as it is now. Basically, the England team is highly specialized in each position. All are professional, skilled and realistic instead of focusing too much on unrealistic things. We know the upcoming match with the England team is especially difficult. Therefore, Iran's goal is to focus at every moment of the match. The important thing is that the whole team needs to try their best and go out with a winning spirit," concluded the Iran team captain.

At the 2022 World Cup, Iran and England are in Group B with the United States and Wales. After the opening round, England and Iran will compete with the United States and Wales on the 25th and 26th, respectively./.