‘England is their big brother’ – Sven-Goran Eriksson in Wales jibe as ex-Three Lions boss laughs off Bale ‘passion’ barb
SVEN-GORAN ERIKSSON has taunted Wales by saying they have little brother syndrome when it comes to facing England.
The former Three Lions boss claims it is nonsense to say Gareth Bale and Co have more passion than England.
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And instead he believes Robert Page’s men are only desperate to put on a show as they feel like a young child eager to impress an older sibling.
Speaking to Midnite, the Swede, 74, said: “Wales will try to play the game of their life, as if England is their big brother and they want to impress them.
“Wales don’t have more passion than England.
“If you put an England shirt on, you want to win.
“Wales will just feel it’s more important to win against England.
“It is a dream to beat England — as it almost never happens.”
The two nations face off on Tuesday evening in a mouthwatering clash to decide who qualifies for the World Cup knockout stages.
Ahead of the current tournament, Bale reignited his taunt from Euro 2016 by declaring there is nobody better than the Welsh when it comes to passion.
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The ex-Real Madrid star said: “I believe we have the most passion. I know where you are aiming at – I’m not stupid!
“But personally I feel we are the most passionate country in the world and that will never change in my mind.
“Even going into this tournament, even though we are older, I still feel the same.”
