Lingard happy to be part of ‘revolution’
JESSE Lingard is enjoying Gareth Southgate’s “new revolution” and vowed that England will retain their fearless approach amid increasing World Cup pressure.
Colombia lie in wait in the last-16 tomorrow in Moscow, where the Three Lions will attempt to reach the quarter-finals with a first knockout win since 2006.
It is a mouth-watering opportunity for England’s young squad after promising Group G wins against Tunisia and Panama, when performances as much as results helped bring about renewed positivity around the national team.
Lingard cannot wait for tomorrow’s match and believes a bright future lies ahead under Southgate, who gave the attacking midfielder his debut on his first match in charge of the England team.
“It feels like a new revolution,” the attacking midfielder said.
“The manager has come in with great ideas and a great idea of how he wants us to play. The formation suits us perfectly and as a group of lads.
“It’s a youthful squad but we’ve still got experienced players in there and the team spirit is amazing at the moment – everyone has come together and is really bonding.
“We’re excited, we’re enjoying the World Cup and we have just got to keep going now. It’s a great chance for us as players to really go far in this competition and we believe in ourselves that we can do that.
“At this moment in time, it’s game by game.”