Redknapp urges Jordan to give everything in final two qualifiers

Published on: 23 March 2016

Amman: Harry Redknapp on Tuesday told Jordan's players only their best shot would do as the English coach took over as head coach for the upcoming 2018 FIFA World Cup/2019 AFC Asian Cup joint qualifiers against Bangladesh and Australia.

"It's a tough task for these two matches," said the 69-year-old former West Ham and Tottenham boss in his first job as a national manager.

Things are extremely tight in Group B with only four points separating the top three, although reigning AFC Asian Cup champions Australia currently lead the way in top spot, two ahead of Jordan and a further two in front of Kyrgyzstan.

With the Socceroos and the Jordanians expected to claim victories over Tajikistan and Bangladesh on March 24, top spot could only be decided five days later when the two teams meet in in Sydney.

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"I don't underestimate anybody, we have to beat Bangladesh first, then play Australia. The players have to focus, if they don't, then you find yourself in trouble. Application must be the same for the two games," he said.

"Do I think we will reach the finals? I hope so," said an upbeat Redknapp. 

"We will try everything in our power to do that. We will give everything we have to do that. So you can't do any more, you can only do your best and I will be doing my best and if the players do their best we have a good chance.

"My message to the players, give everything they have in these two games," insisted the Londoner.

"I am very, very pleased with the group. They look like great guys, good professionals, very, very dedicated to do well."

Text and Photo: AFP

 

Source: the-afc.com

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