England coach Roy Hodgson is eager to dampen expectations ahead of the World Cup kickoff.
Despite the emergence of exciting players such as Raheem Sterling, Ross Barkley and Daniel Sturridge raising expectation levels, Hodgson is refusing to get carried away.
"We're trying to focus hard on what it is possible for us to do, what we can do well and not get too hung up on the outcome," he said.
"We are taking a simple approach. If we play well then we think our players, if they play to the best of their abilities, and we get some luck, which everyone needs, then we can have a very good World Cup.
"We will focus on the things we can control. Who knows if we will have a good World Cup or bad one?
"But we will make sure we take every measure possible to help us have a good World Cup."
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