India will go into the confidence following beating Spain in the first match
New Delhi: India will face England today in the Pool D match of the Hockey World Cup. The match will be played at Birsa Munda Stadium, Rourkela at 7 pm. The winning team can jump to first place in the pool.
Both teams won the first match. India defeated Spain by two goals to none. On the other hand, England defeated Wales by 5-0. It will not be easy for India to face England who play attacking.
England has reached the semi-finals in the last three World Cups. India’s first strong opponents in the group stage are England. If they fail to win today, India may not be able to enter the quarters directly.
Under coach Paul Revington, England changed their style. The team scored 24 goals in five matches in the last Olympics. The team has the ability to rise above pressure.
But India has a slight edge once morest England. Indian coach Graham Reid will also give more consideration to attack. So expect a high scoring match.
The winner of the India-England match will be the Champions of Pool D. Group toppers will get direct entry to the quarters. The runners-up have to survive the play-offs to reach the quarter-finals.
