'Ignore the noise' - how World Cup favourites England can beat the pressure
Published: 9/24/2025

England's approach to being clear favourites for the home World Cup involves relaxation, with a team movie night before the semi-final featuring the film "Step Up." This strategy aims to ease pressure as they try to become world champions on home soil for the first time in 11 years. With their last defeat in the 2022 World Cup final, England heads into the final against the world's top-ranked team as heavy favourites under head coach John Mitchell's guidance.