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  "textContent": "John Terry says France remain his standout pick to win the World Cup (Piers Morgan Uncensored)\n\nFormer England captain John Terry has named France as his favourite to win the World Cup but admits he has been ‘really impressed’ with Argentina.\n\nDidier Deschamps’ side finished top of Group I with convincing wins over Senegal, Iraq and Norway and will now play Sweden in the round of 32.\n\nEngland, meanwhile, also finished top of Group L with a 2-0 win over Panama on Saturday night and Thomas Tuchel’s side will meet DR Congoin their first game of the knockout stage.\n\nArgentina have also secured their place in the round of 32 as Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick and a double to guide the World Cup holders to wins over Algeria and Austria.\n\n##  Don't miss a World Cup moment\n\n(Picture: Getty)\n\n\nWe're witnessing history at this World Cup – our daily newsletter helps you make the most of it. Sign up.\n\nWhen asked to name his favourite to win the World Cup this summer, Terry said on Piers Morgan Uncensored: ‘I’m still stuck on France for being the best side I’ve seen, in terms of their attacking options and the threat they pose.\n\nFrance finished top of Group I with wins over Senegal, Iraq and Norway (AP Photo)\n\n‘I still think England have a really good chance. I know I got a bit of stick for picking France and England as my two sides.\n\n‘I have to say, I’ve been really impressed with Argentina.\n\n‘Forget Messi, forget the goals he’s scoring, in terms of how they’re pressing, you watch when Argentina lose the ball, they go and counter press and win the ball high up the pitch. I think that’s in fear of that they know they don’t have 11 men that’s going to track back, Messi being that person. They win the ball high, they give it to him and he can produce a bit of magic.\n\n‘I have to say I’ve been really impressed with them [Argentina] but France are still my favourites.’\n\nFormer Crystal Palace owner Simon Jordan said: ‘I still think if you beat France you’ll win the World Cup.\n\n‘I’ve got a feeling, despite the natural air of gloom that seems to have descended over the England camp, but with a little bit of luck that England can win the World Cup.\n\n‘I’m going to nail my colours to the mast, I’m not going to put any dough on it but I am going to say that England will win.’\n\n**For more stories like this, check our sport page**.\n\n**Follow Metro Sport for the latest news on**Facebook,** Twitter and Instagram**.\n\nComment now Comments \nAdd Metro as a Preferred Source on Google\nAdd as preferred source\n",
  "title": "John Terry names his favourite to win the World Cup as England reach round of 32"
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