Super Mario expects Italy to beat the A few Lions in Manaus.
Former Manchester Town star Mario Balotelli has mentioned that he does not view England as potential Planet Cup winners.
The controversial Italy striker, who now performs his club soccer for AC Milan, will appear encounter to encounter with the 3 Lions when the Team D rivals clash in Manaus on June 14.
England have not arrived at the semi-finals of the Globe Cup given that they ended up champions in 1966, and Balotelli does not expect Roy Hodgson’s side to go deep in this year’s match both.
Italy have gained the Entire world Cup 4 moments, most recently in 2006.
Balotelli admits that his region are not among the favourites to carry the trophy this summer, but he reckons that the Azzurri have the potential to go all the way.
“I will not appear at England as a group that can win the Entire world Cup,” Balotelli told the Everyday Mail. “They have some great players, but they are no true rivals for Italy.
“I am not expressing that Italy are favourites, but we have the mentality and seasoned players to surprise folks. I never think England have that.
“We have players who have won the Entire world Cup. I will not think England have a participant who is aware of what it is like to enjoy earlier the quarter-final.
“In the opening match, we have to respect England due to the fact it is essential to get off to a great start off.
“They have maybe two or three players who can damage us, but we feel effectively prepared for the event and anticipate to start off with a win.”
Balotelli has scored twelve goals in 29 senior international appearances for England.
The 23-yr-old was 1 of 7 strikers incorporated in Italy’s 30-guy provisional Planet Cup squad, along with Parma’s Antonio Cassano, Fiorentina’s Giuseppe Rossi, Roma’s Mattia Destro, Napoli’s Lorenzo Insigne and Torino pair Alessio Cerci and Ciro Immobile.
Italy are the bookmakers’ sixth favourites to earn the Entire world Cup, at a very best value of twenty five-1, while England are available at 28-one.
Mario Balotelli Dismisses England’s Planet Cup Chances
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