Tribal Football

Lingard weighs in on England's chances at the World Cup this summer: I don't see why not

Lingard weighs in on England's chances at the World Cup this summer: I don't see why not
Lingard weighs in on England's chances at the World Cup this summer: I don't see why notREUTERS

Jesse Lingard has spoken on his time in Brazil so far and how England may cope at the World Cup.

The former Manchester United star bagged his first goal since joining Corinthians last week as he became the first British player to score in the competition. 

Advertisement
Advertisement

Lingard, who left FC Seoul in December, is loving life abroad after leaving West Ham United and continues to thrive away from the Premier League where he has no plans to return. 

The 33 year old spoke to the BBC this week about his time in Brazil and how England could cope at the World Cup this summer as he misses out on the squad. 

“We've always had a good chance,” Lingard said in an interview with the BBC. “I think in big tournaments, we always do well. I believe in the lads. I know how good they are, so I don't see why not.” 

On his time in Brazil: "It's always good to play against world-class players," Lingard explained. "You can test yourself against some of these guys. 

"I think I can play at a high level. For me, it was just about the competition - how big the club is here, how big the league is. I had offers on the table, but I still test myself out. I've come here to lift a trophy." 

Lingard made 32 appearances for England and played at the 2018 World Cup, scoring in the 6-1 victory over Panama. Although he will miss out this year as Thomas Tuchel picks his side, he will be on the list of potential players if injuries do occur. 

Related Articles