STAY WISE AND YOU’LL WIN THE BIG PRIZE

Campbell backs young Lions

SOL CAMPBELL has backed England Under-17s to be “streetwise” and win the World Cup. The former England 73-cap defender (inset), says it is “great to see English youth football improving”

as the FA’s age group teams bid for their second global title this year after the U-20s won the World Cup.

Steve Cooper (above) will see his U-17s face Spain tomorrow in the final and Campbell has been in India watching the tournament as part of FIFA’s technical study group.

Giving his verdict on the Young Lions, Campbell said: “England are very organised and will have to make sure to be ‘streetwise’ in managing the game – that will be the challenge for them.

“It’s great to see how English youth football is improving.

“The team comes first, always – no individual player can succeed without a strong team behind him.”