Monday, November 26, 2007
Croatians went shopping at Harrods
English football can learn a lot from the fact that Croatia's players went shopping at Harrods hours before ending England's Euro 2008 dream.
Blackburn and England midfielder David Bentley admires the Croatians for their approach to a major international fixture because he believes it shows how relaxed they were and how much faith they had in themselves and each other.
"You have got to believe in yourself and be relaxed," said Bentley.
"You must treat football like it is your hobby, not your job, you should play it because you enjoy it.
"The Croatian team went shopping at Harrods before the game and the English public say: 'Look at them, they are not bothered.'
"But they had the belief in their head, the belief in each other, so they were just chilling out and relaxing, going out for lunch, because the football at night is an enjoyment in their life, it is not a hindrance.
"I have learned a lot from the foreigners in English football.
Blackburn and England midfielder David Bentley admires the Croatians for their approach to a major international fixture because he believes it shows how relaxed they were and how much faith they had in themselves and each other.
"You have got to believe in yourself and be relaxed," said Bentley.
"You must treat football like it is your hobby, not your job, you should play it because you enjoy it.
"The Croatian team went shopping at Harrods before the game and the English public say: 'Look at them, they are not bothered.'
"But they had the belief in their head, the belief in each other, so they were just chilling out and relaxing, going out for lunch, because the football at night is an enjoyment in their life, it is not a hindrance.
"I have learned a lot from the foreigners in English football.
