Howard loving the mind-blowing support
United Stated of America and Everton goalkeeper Tim Howard is loving the fact that FIFA World Cup fever is sweeping the USA and says that the interest is mind blowing.
Howard is part of an American team that made it past the group stages over the likes of Portugal and Ghana and says that his nation has come a long way in a short period of time.
He said: “The fact that it has really swept the nation is incredible for us as American players to see that.
“The interest has been mind-blowing and we’ve enjoyed watching every second of YouTube clips and Instagram and Twitter.
“We’ve come so far in a short period of time. The sport in our country really isn’t that old,”
Howard is also impressed with USA coach Jurgen Klinsmann and says the legendary former Germany striker has gone on the offence.
“From day one he has made a lot of bold, powerful decisions,” he explained.
“Some people call it cutthroat even. But he’s strong in his decision making, and that’s what a leader has to be. You can never waver.
“We have a lot of other things we want to do, starting with Belgium, but you know we’re proud of ourselves. We worked hard.
“It was the Group of Death, and people didn’t give us a lot of a chance, so now we have to believe we can do it.”
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