"Capello stated, 'This is the problem for England. They are tired, and they fear. The manager, he has to cancel these two things.' He believes overcoming these issues is crucial for success."
"'I remember the game against Italy,' Capello reflected. 'They are winning after 10-15 minutes, and after they don't play. They play with fear.' This highlights the psychological challenges faced by the team."
"Despite qualifying for the 2026 World Cup with a perfect record, Capello noted that England failed to win their friendlies against Uruguay and Japan, indicating potential issues ahead of the tournament."
Fabio Capello emphasizes that England needs to overcome their fear and fatigue to perform well in the World Cup. He recalls England's struggles in past tournaments, particularly the 2010 World Cup, where tiredness was a factor. Despite a perfect qualifying record under Thomas Tuchel, England's recent friendlies against Uruguay and Japan were disappointing. Capello points to the Euro 2020 final as an example of playing with fear. England will prepare for the World Cup with friendlies against New Zealand and Costa Rica before facing Croatia on June 17.
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