Former England captain Terry compares Bellingham to Zidane and claims Three Lions are ‘higher than Argentina’

Former England captain John Terry has in contrast Jude Bellingham to Zinedine Zidane and says he’s “not frightened” by the Three Lions’  World Cup semi-final opponents Argentina.

Terry, who was twice named England skipper and twice stripped of the armband, has been impressed by the best way Bellingham has carried his nation to the final 4, the place they’ll play the defending champions in Atlanta on Wednesday.

Bellingham has scored six targets within the event to date, together with two in every of England’s final two video games, in opposition to Mexico and Norway.

And Terry believes he’s making an identical impression to former France midfielder Zidane, who was instrumental in Les Bleus’ success in 1998.

Terry informed a FIFA podcast: “I mentioned in the beginning of this World Cup, he jogs my memory of Zidane. He’s dragging this staff by means of in the intervening time. I believe he’s world class. Additionally, you hearken to him off the pitch, he’s received an actual calmness about him as nicely.”

England are higher than Argentina, claims assured Terry

England have progressed to the semi-finals with out enjoying notably nicely, as demonstrated as soon as once more in opposition to Norway when Thomas Tuchel’s aspect rode their luck earlier than profitable 2-1 in extra-time.

Argentina have additionally struggled to seek out high gear, and the victories over Cape Verde, Egypt and Switzerland haven’t been simple.

And, for that purpose, Terry is assured England can advance to simply their second World Cup remaining in opposition to both Spain or France.

“I’m not frightened about Argentina, if I’m trustworthy,” Terry added. “I don’t take a look at Argentina and sit right here being concerned about them being higher than us. I believe, man-for-man, we’re higher than Argentina. 

“You realize what I like about this England aspect on the minute? We’ve had massive moments. We’ve received a superb aspect but it surely looks like all the things’s going for us. It feels prefer it’s England’s time.”

Terry’s confidence was echoed by his former Chelsea team-mate Joe Cole, who mentioned: “I’m saying it proper now, England will attain the World Cup remaining. We have now an excessive amount of tempo for Argentina, we’re going to beat them, I can really feel it in my bones.”