OSPINA: FANS TO INSPIRE US

PREPARE for a Colombian invasion at the World Cup, says David Ospina.

The South Americans are expecting 40,000 of their fans to be in Moscow for Tuesday’s last-16 clash against England.

Arsenal keeper Ospina reckons they will greatly outnumber England and that will help them sweep aside Gareth Southgate’s men.

He said: “The support has been incredible – it’s our inspiration. There are Colombians all over the world and they are here for us.

“It has felt like a home game – they make more noise, have more colour and always have more supporters than the rest. It shows how much football means to our country. It’s not pressure, it’s strength, because we know they support us.”

Colombia are 16th in the FIFA world rankings – four places below England – but have Radamel Falcao, James Rodriguez, who has been declared fit, and

Tottenham defender Davinson Sanchez.

Interestingly, Colombian media see their side as underdogs and believe they will need an upset to get past England.

But England have not won a knockout match since 2006, while Colombia reached the quarter-finals four years ago.

Real Madrid star Rodriguez, now on loan at Bayern Munich, was their big success. He scored a wonder goal in the last-16 tie against Uruguay, but they eventually lost to hosts Brazil. Ospina (left, with Sanchez) insists Colombia have improved since the last World Cup and Falcao has rediscovered his best form after four years of injuries.

He added: “We are a better team than four years ago – we are together, e experienced and stronger.

“We have experience, good quality. Our players play in the best clubs, the best leagues and nothing will frighten us.

“England are a good team. We did not mind who it is. We just know we will give everything for our country and take strength from the support.”