Group D, according to Banini
- England: they’re fast and strong and take full advantage of their physical strength. They have a very direct playing style and are very good in the air.
- Japan: their style is more technical with the ball kept on the ground. They’re very fast and effective.
- Scotland: they’re competing in their first World Cup and so we feel that this game will be one we can compete like-for-like in. That said, we know they have more experience, as they’re used to facing very strong teams in the European qualifiers.
“We’ll be trying to get positive results with our own game, although we’ll have to modify many things from one match to the next,” said Banini. “Aside from our attitude and the will-to-win we show in every game, I’d say we’re known for our versatility and for the players we have in midfield and upfront that are capable of technically good football and prevailing in a one-on-ones.”
