Bernstein hits back at Ferdinand attack on England coaching strategy
Saturday 1 June 2013
International friendly At Maracana Stadium, tomorrow, kick-off 8pm
TV: ITV1 (London), from 7.30pm football within the leagues, with the EPPP system and with the opening of St George’s Park. all those things are in hand.
“they are not producing the results yet but they will do. these things take a while as we know, but these things are in place. there is a huge amount of work taking place and I think potentially we are in a very decent shape.
“I am sure when he reflects on it Rio and others will appreciate that this is happening, it’s not talk about what might happen. It is happening, a lot of work is going into it and a lot of people are working very hard.”
England’s current generation of stars will face a stern test of their ability to- morrow when they Maracana Stadium.
there were fears that the clash would not go ahead after the match was officially suspended due to safety fears.
However, the game was later given the green light when a statement from the Rio state government confirmed the stadium complied with “all safety rules” and that a new safety certificate had been granted.
England striker Jermain Defoe is looking forward to the match. “It is an unbelievable fixture,” he said. “brazil are a great football nation. If you look at their history, the players they have produced and World Cups they have won, it is a team you want to play against.”
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