The legendary former Tottenham midfielder believes ‘this’ European heavyweight possess the mental strength to dominate this summer.
The domestic grind has finally halted, giving the N17 faithful a perfect opportunity to focus entirely on global international action. Former Tottenham midfield maestro Darren Anderton, who made over 350 appearances for the club, recently sat down to dissect the upcoming tournament out in the Americas. The iconic winger wasted no time pointing out the heavy hitters capable of lifting the most coveted trophy in world football.
Tournament fever always grabs headlines during the summer. But our legendary playmaker delivered a remarkably blunt assessment regarding the genuine frontrunners instead of following the crowd. The English squad naturally carries the usual heavy weight of expectation across the country. Yet the real standout group resides right across the channel. He revealed his lingering optimism for his native country before praising the elite mental resilience embedded within the French camp.
“It’s a tough one. I want to say England, and yes, we can do it, for sure,” the popular club figure admitted during his chat with the official Tottenham website. “However, I really like the French. I just think that they’ve got such a good mentality now”.
White Hart Lane icon identifies massive South American threats alongside dominant tournament favourites
That specific psychological edge completely separates the European favourites from the rest of the chasing pack. French football endured plenty of brutal disasters over the years. Those painful historical scars ultimately built a terrifyingly ruthless modern collective. “They’ve had nightmares in the past, like every team has, but I think that’s the squad that stands out to me, they’re going to be the team to beat,” Anderton firmly declared.
Environmental elements also dictate how this massive competition will likely pan out. Playing the tournament across the Americas naturally hands a massive physical advantage to local heavyweights, as they are all highly accustomed to the punishing conditions. “Then, you always think when it’s over here, North America, South America, it’s the South American teams that will win it,” he correctly observed.
“So, for me, Brazil and Argentina, you’ve got to look at them as well, but I think the best team all round is probably France,” he concluded.