Erikkson: England won't win World Cup

Former England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson said the Three Lions will fail to win the World Cup in Brazil next year.

GettyImagesSven-Goran Eriksson predicts England won't win the World Cup in Brazil.

 

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But the Swede believes Russia could offer England the opportunity for glory in 2018.
Roy Hodgson’s men sealed their spot for next year’s competition by winning, despite some difficulties, their European qualification group.


But the former winners missed out on top seeding for next year’s finals and Eriksson said a run to the quarter-finals would be a good return for the ‘young’ side.  

"I don't believe they can win the World Cup in Brazil,” Eriksson told BBC Radio 5. "There are a lot of young players coming in. Maybe in Russia.
"I think it's easier to win it there than in Brazil. For a European team to win in South America is not easy.
"Expectation does not seem to be what it was in the past and I think that's very good for the team.
"The quarter-finals would be very good. It is time for a semi-final or final."