HUNT: EURO WIN WILL BOOST TORRES
Paul Hassall 29 June 2008
http://www.liverpoolfc.tv/news/drilldown/N160357080629-0814.htm Roger Hunt has warned Premier League defenders that the euphoria of a Euro 2008 success with Spain could make Fernando Torres an even deadlier proposition next season.
The Reds legend knows all about the boost a major tournament triumph can give a player, having won the World Cup with England in 1966, and he reckons a Spain victory this evening could see El Nino reach even greater heights next season.
"I'm not saying that Torres lacks confidence, but if Spain do win on Sunday it will give him a fantastic boost," said Hunt.
"I certainly felt a more confident player when we won the World Cup.
"There are certain moments in your career when your confidence gets a real boost; winning your first international cap is one because it gives you the belief that you're good enough to play at that level.
"Then winning an international tournament is another. To win the World Cup was something I never really dreamed of.
"With the system England played them it was more difficult to play for them than it was for Liverpool, but I did come back feeling more confident about myself."
This is like all the supporters are telling.
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