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MUMBAI: National Team winger Jackichand Singh termed the Hero Tri-Nation Football Series 2017 as ‘the perfect dress rehearsal’ for India\u2019s forthcoming AFC Asian Cup qualifier against Macau on September 5, 2017.<\/p>\nMUMBAI: National Team winger Jackichand Singh termed the Hero Tri-Nation Football Series 2017 as ‘the perfect dress rehearsal’ for India\u2019s forthcoming AFC Asian Cup qualifier against Macau on September 5, 2017.<\/p>\n
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\u201cThis Football series is of huge importance for us as. I feel it\u2019s the perfect dress rehearsal before we take on Macau in the AFC Asian Cup Qualifier,\u201d he maintained at a media interaction prior to Indian National Team\u2019s practice session at the Mumbai Football Arena on Thursday (August 17, 2017).<\/p>\n
The nippy Manipuri hailed the ‘perfect team effort’ behind India\u2019s successful run in International Football where they have won the 13 of the last 15 matches (including the unofficial match against Bhutan).<\/p>\n
“We have struck hit the right chord at the right time. A team doesn’t comprise of just the players who play on the pitch but the entire support staff — be it the physio, the team trainer, the equipment manager, the masseur \u2013 everyone plays their part.\u201d<\/p>\n
“We can’t afford to be complacent till we hit the bull’s eye. We believe in taking one match at a time and we’ll continue to do so. We are getting closer to our dream with each game and we can\u2019t rest till we clinch the ticket to UAE,\u201d he pronounced.<\/p>\n
Referring to competition within the squad, Jackichand stated: “There is a healthy competition amongst the players and that helps us to get into the right shape at the right time.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cAt the end of the day, it\u2019s the Coach who will take a call but we have to push ourselves to achieve more.”<\/p>\n
Jackichand also lavished huge praise on the youngsters in the team. The present squad training in Mumbai has 10 faces from India\u2019s U-23 AFC Cup campaign where India put up a spirited show.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe youngsters are perfectly fitting into the setup. We are a happy family,\u201d Jackichand smiled.<\/p>\n
“We complement each other. In the National Team setup, you have to be on your toes throughout. In fact, the youngsters keep the senior players on their toes. At the same time, they get to learn from the best in business.\u201d<\/p>\n
Jackichand’s solitary goal in the National colours came at the Mumbai Football Arena against Puerto Rico last September.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe memory has been wonderful. I have a special connection with Mumbai. I can never forget this ground as my first International goal came here,\u201d he went back to the victory against Puerto Rico.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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