England Rugby player from Norfolk says there's a "genuine belief" they can win the World Cup
They get their campaign underway against Argentina today from 8pm- at the Stade VĂ©lodrome in Marseille
Last updated 9th Sep 2023
A Rugby player from Norfolk who'll be representing England at the World Cup says there's a genuine belief they can go all the way
The Lions get their campaign underway against Argentina today from 8pm- at the Stade VĂ©lodrome in Marseille
"It's obviously a dream of every young player to be involved"
Freddie Steward is from Longham near Dereham and plays for Leicester Tigers:
"I'm very excited for my first World Cup. It's obviously a dream of every young player to be involved in a tournament, like this.
"It's the pinnacle of Rugby, so I can't wait to get out there and enjoy the experience.
"The mood in camp is brilliant. Everyone is really energised and excited for the games to begin.
"We have trained really hard over the last couple of weeks and now being here in France- all attention is on that Argentina game".
"The atmosphere is going to be incredible and the anthems are going to be magic"
"There's a genuine belief here that we can go all the way. We are not here just to compete, everyone here wants to win the thing. If you don't believe that, there's not much point being here.
"We all have brought into this campaign and we're going to take it game by game.
"The message from Steve Borthwick is just to go out, enjoy ourselves and fight for each other, along with the fans back home.
"To leave nothing out on the pitch, give absolutely everything for the shirt".
"I'm sure there'll be plenty of English fans making the trip over for us. It's going to feel like a home game, in many ways.
"The atmosphere is going to be incredible and the anthems are going to be magic.
"Just to be stood there belting it out with some of your best mates in that England shirt, is going to be a special moment".