2026 World Cup: They play with fear – Capello rates England’s chances of winning trophy
Sport 2026 World Cup: They play with fear – Capello rates England’s chances of winning trophy Published on April 23, 2026 By Don Silas googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1500386953281-8'); }); Former England manager, Fabio Capello, believes the Three Lions can not win the 2026 World Cup because they play with a lot of fear. Speaking to the BBC, Capello also called on England manager Thomas Tuchel to ensure that the players are confident when the competition starts. “Always the same, England arrive at the World Cup tired, and they play with fear,” Capello said. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1524595905268-5'); }); “I remember the game against Italy, and then after 10, 15 minutes, they stopped playing. Long balls, and they played with fear. “This is the problem for England – it’s tiring and fear. The manager, he has to cancel it.” England are in Group L alongside Ghana, Panama and Croatia. Don't Miss Transfer: Rangers interested in Super Eagles defender You may like 2026 World Cup: Trump’s envoy tells FIFA country that should replace Iran EPL: ‘I like him’ – Ex-England goalkeeper, Shay Given hails Chukwueze EPL: Why I snubbed England, France for Ghana – Semenyo Super Eagles: How I chose Nigeria over England – Iwobi opens up ‘You book your flights, no NEPA’ – Iwobi shares differences between playing for England, Nigeria 2026 World Cup: Lamine Yamal makes emotional plea for Neymar