Former Chelsea playmaker, Joe Cole, is confident that England will beat Argentina in the semi-final of the 2026 World Cup.
The Three Lions claimed a narrow 2-1 victory over Norway in the quarter-final, while Lionel Messi and co needed extra time to see off 10-man Switzerland.
Cole, speaking on The Rest Is Football podcast, is backing his country to put Argentina “to sleep”.
He said: “Messi facing England for the first time? We are going to put him to sleep.
“We are going to put him to sleep, 100%.
“I am saying it right now, England will reach the World Cup Final.
“We have too much pace for Argentina’s strengths, we are going to beat them, I can feel it in my bones.”
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World Cup 2026: They’re going to final – Joe Cole predicts England vs Argentina
