Harry Redknapp supports England ahead of Homeless World Cup in Amsterdam
| Ahead of the Homeless World Cup, Harry Redknapp supported the England training squad. Image: Joana Freitas
English Football manager Harry Redknapp attends Homeless World Cup in Amsterdam
The 2015 Homeless World Cup was held in Amsterdam from 12th - 19th September
Former West Ham and Tottenham Hotspur manager Harry Redknapp dropped by the Homeless World Cup in Amsterdam to cheer on England and show his support for everyone involved in the tournament.
Redknapp watched from the sidelines as England’s men’s team took on Poland. The team final score was 3–6 in Poland’s favour, but Redknapp said he thoroughly enjoyed the game and was impressed with England’s skills and attitude. We caught up with him after the game.
What did you think of the match?
”I enjoyed it. I think England worked very hard, but Poland just seemed to have that little bit more know-how. They seemed to know how to play the game better and worked the spare man very well. But England certainly lacked nothing in effort and endeavour; they were excellent.”
Have you been impressed with players’ skills here at the tournament?
”There’s a lot of good players here. I watched Scotland play here earlier and they were very skilled. Ireland were excellent. They’re all very good. And they’re all good lads and girls too. They’ve been very respectful.”
What do you think of the tournament as a whole?
”It’s been brilliant. The sportsmanship in particular has been great — they all shake hands and pick each other up after tackles. There’s a real good feeling out there. It really shows you another side to homelessness and gives the players something to work for. I love it, it’s been great.”
After the match, the English players spoke to Harry Redknapp and even got some world class advice.
Harry Redknapp supported Team England as part of the BT Sports Supporters Club Ambassador programme