ERLING HAALAND has named England as favourites to win the World Cup.
But Manchester City’s latest cult hero reckons three other giants are also in the mix for footy’s top prize.
England are dreaming of winning a World Cup for the first time since 1966.
Gareth Southgate has assembled a 26-man squad of all-stars from across the Premier League and beyond.
The Three Lions face Iran, USA and Wales in the group stage at Qatar 2022.
And many feel England could go far after reaching the semis in Russia over four years ago.
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Indeed, one man tipping Southgate’s side to potentially win the entire thing is Man City icon Haaland.
The Norway ace will not be starring in the Middle East this month after his nation failed to qualify.
But after scoring 18 goals in his first 13 Premier League games, Haaland’s words already carry plenty of weight.
And after experiencing English football for the first time this term, he reckons the Three Lions are in with a great shout of going all the way.
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Man City boast the highest amount of players representing England, with John Stones, Kyle Walker, Kalvin Phillips, Phil Foden and Jack Grealish all involved.
However, Haaland has also warned his club teammates the biggest threat to their triumph will come from France, Argentina and Brazil.
Haaland declared: “Favourites? I think the favourites should be Brazil, Argentina, France and maybe England.
“I cannot say only one because there’s so many good teams. So yeah, those four.”
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
