Former England captain John Terry has in contrast Jude Bellingham to Zinedine Zidane and says he’s “not apprehensive” by the Three Lions’ World Cup semi-final opponents Argentina.
Terry, who was twice named England skipper and twice stripped of the armband, has been impressed by the way in which Bellingham has carried his nation to the final 4, the place they’ll play the defending champions in Atlanta on Wednesday.
Bellingham has scored six objectives within the match up to now, together with two in every of England’s final two video games, in opposition to Mexico and Norway.
And Terry believes he’s making an analogous impression to former France midfielder Zidane, who was instrumental in Les Bleus’ success in 1998.
Terry told a FIFA podcast: “I stated in the beginning of this World Cup, he jogs my memory of Zidane. He’s dragging this workforce by in the mean time. I believe he’s world class. Additionally, you take heed to him off the pitch, he’s bought an actual calmness about him as nicely.”
England are higher than Argentina, claims assured Terry
England have progressed to the semi-finals with out taking part in significantly nicely, as demonstrated as soon as once more in opposition to Norway when Thomas Tuchel’s facet rode their luck earlier than successful 2-1 in extra-time.
Argentina have additionally struggled to seek out prime gear, and the victories over Cape Verde, Egypt and Switzerland haven’t been easy.
And, for that cause, Terry is assured England can advance to simply their second World Cup last in opposition to both Spain or France.
“I’m not apprehensive about Argentina, if I’m trustworthy,” Terry added. “I don’t take a look at Argentina and sit right here being concerned about them being higher than us. I believe, man-for-man, we’re higher than Argentina.
“You realize what I like about this England facet on the minute? We’ve had huge moments. We’ve bought a great facet however it seems like every little thing’s going for us. It feels prefer it’s England’s time.”
Terry’s confidence was echoed by his former Chelsea team-mate Joe Cole, who stated: “I’m saying it proper now, England will attain the World Cup last. We’ve an excessive amount of tempo for Argentina, we’re going to beat them, I can really feel it in my bones.”
