Wilshere cautious over England WC hopes
June 16:
Argentina v Iceland
June 21:
Argentina v Croatia
June 26: Argentina v Nigeria of goals (25) and assists (12) in the La Liga this campaign and his three goals against Chelsea over two-legs in the Champions League are an indication of more to come.
recently admitted that he is trying to be ‘more of a team player’ — something that could come to the fore in Russia.
Lost to Germany in quarter final ( on penalties) Messi’s status as one of the best footballers ever, his failure to win the World Cup has often cast doubts on his international career.
carried Argentina to the finals in Russia with a hat-trick against Ecuador in their last qualifying match, the expectations on Messi’s shoulder to assert himself as the ‘best-ever’ will be high. And more so this time, as it may as well be Messi’s last World Cup, despite the 30-year-old operating at his best even today. to Germany in quarterfinal ( Lost
Lost to Germany in the final ( BURTON-ON-TRENT,UNITEDKINGDOM: England midfielder Jack Wilshere has played down World Cup expectations but believes the Russian showpiece could be a stepping stone towards a brighter future for Gareth Southgate’s inexperienced team.
The Arsenal player is hoping to win his first cap in nearly two years in warm-up friendlies against the Netherlands and Italy Maradona, World Cup winner in 1986 and widely regarded as Messi’s predecessor, believes that Messi should ignore critics and just enjoy the World Cup.
Messi to keep playing, to enjoy the game. He has to forget about the critics, if he can win or not the World Cup, the Champions or the Copa del Rey. He doesn't have to demonstrate anything. " — Maradona. could be manager Jorge Sampaoli’s last run at finalising Messi’s support system for the World Cup. Experienced players such as like Gonazalo Higuain, Sergio Aguero, Javier Mascherano, Ever Banega, Lucas Biglia and Angel Di Maria are set to form the core.
Otamendi, Roma’s Federico Fazio and Everton’s Ramiro Funes Mori could constitute a new-look backline, while much will be expected of Serie A stars Paulo Dybala and Mauro Icardi. after battling back to recover his place in Arsene Wenger’s team.
“It’s completely different. I remember the first time I walked into an England squad, I went for dinner the first time and there was (Wayne) Rooney, (Frank) Lampard, (Steven) Gerrard, (Rio) Ferdinand, (John) Terry -- big players who I had watched growing up,” Wilshere said. “It’s a different feel now. There’s more young players, there’s more of a group I think and there’s more of a plan towards the future.”