Football World Cup 2002: BEWARE! We're not scared of England says Blues star Thomas.Byline: DAVID David, in the Bible David, d. c.970 B.C., king of ancient Israel (c.1010–970 B.C.), successor of Saul. The Book of First Samuel introduces him as the youngest of eight sons who is anointed king by Samuel to replace Saul, who had been deemed a failure. PRENTICE THOMAS GRAVESEN has no fears about facing England in tomorrow's World Cup showdown. Everton's Danish star will be at the heart of his country's midfield when the two nations clash in Nigata. But after already seeing off world champions France, South Americans Uruguay and holding surprise package Senegal, he insists they can now upset England. ``After knocking out France, we have a strong belief in our own potential and think that - on a good day - we are able to beat England, too,'' he said. Gravesen added: England are a super power and they are natural favourites. It is exciting for us to be playing a country with such a tradition in the World Cup. ``Of course, it is extra motivation to be playing against the players I meet so many times during the Premier League season, and I would love to show our fans at Everton what stuff we are made of in Denmark. ``I look very much forward to the game.'' Gravesen is a playmaker play·mak·er n. A player in a sport with goals, such as a guard in basketball, who initiates offensive plays. play than a destructive presence and has played an influential part in each of Denmark's three games so far. Stig Toftig and striker Jon Dahl Tomasson Jon Dahl Tomasson (born August 29, 1976) is a Danish professional footballer, who plays for Spanish side Villarreal CF in the Spanish La Liga championship. Playing either as a striker or an attacking midfielder, Tomasson is known for his positional strength and fine finishing. have been carrying injuries but both are expected to be fit for tomorrow's 12.30pm kick-off. |
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