England will aim at expressing their creative flair thanks to Gareth Southgate’s style, Danny Welbeck has said.
Southgate is keen for the players to show their vast array of talents, and not worry about making mistakes. The tactician believes that the boys will learn from their mistakes.
That has created a new atmosphere around the England squad, according to Welbeck, and they are relishing the chance to impress on the international stage.
“[Gareth Southgate] mentioned he wants us to express ourselves and play on the pitch, and in football, people make mistakes, just like in everyday life people make mistakes,” Welbeck told reporters after Costa Rica friendly on Thursday.
“It’s how you learn from it and how you stand up and react afterward. Obviously, you’d rather not make mistakes, but to express yourselves, there might be a couple more moments. A misplaced pass or a misplaced touch. It gives you that freedom to go out and play on the pitch.” the Arsenal forward added.
The Three Lions kick-off their World Cup campaign on June 18 against Tunisia in Volgograd, Russia.