India head coach Thomas Dennerby on Wednesday named a 21-member squad for the upcoming FIFA U-17 ladies’s World Cup, scheduled to start in Bhubaneswar on October 11. Hosts India have been drawn in Group A alongside USA, Morocco and Brazil.
They may face USA on October 11, adopted by matches in opposition to Morocco and Brazil on October 14 and October 17 respectively, on the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar. “It’s a brand new state of affairs for everybody. India have by no means performed the World Cup earlier than. That is completely different ball sport altogether,” Dennerby mentioned.
“It’s a novel likelihood to indicate everybody that we now have ready properly and won’t enable anybody to run over us.”
The distinguished match shall be held in Bhubaneswar, Margao in Goa, and Navi Mumbai from October 11-30. The Kalinga Stadium will host three pool matches of India.
“When you find yourself on the sphere, every part is held again behind and also you simply must deal with the sport. That’s what the ladies have to do.
“We aren’t going into the match because the favourites. I imagine the stress then is on the opponents,” the pinnacle coach mentioned.
Declaring the significance of performing properly on the pitch, Dennerby mentioned: “The efficiency is vital for us. And I hope the ladies aren’t a lot nervous and can play with confidence. You’ll be able to’t be nervous and carry out on the similar time. It’s time to get the ball rolling.”
The Squad:
Goalkeepers: Monalisha Devi Moirangthem, Melody Chanu Keisham, Anjali Munda.
Defenders: Astam Oraon, Kajal, Naketa, Purnima Kumari, Varshika, Shilky Devi Hemam.
Midfielders: Babina Devi Lisham, Nitu Linda, Shailja, Shubhangi Singh.
Forwards: Anita Kumari, Lynda Kom Serto, Neha, Rejiya Devi Laishram, Shelia Devi Loktongbam, Kajol Hubert Dsouza, Lavanya Upadhyay, Sudha Ankita Tirkey
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