India have gotten 9 penalty corners to this point however haven’t scored as soon as from them immediately although Amit Rohidas discovered the goal in opposition to Spain within the opening match in Rourkela after captain Harmanpreet Singh’s drag-flick was rebounded from an opponent’s stick.

Against England, with whom they performed out a goal-less draw, India bought 4 penalty corners.

“There were few misses but if you see, England also defended well and their goalkeeper did well. We cannot say that it was not our mistake, but somewhere, England also defended well. We will analyse where we went wrong,” Manpreet informed PTI after crew coaching on Tuesday.

“The playing structure of England and Wales are almost the same and we will try to execute the penalty corners we get against Wales,” stated the 30-year-old Punjab participant.

He stated the match in opposition to Wales will probably be vital as an enormous win will put India on prime of Pool D.

“We will try to play our best and play our normal game and execute our plans,” stated Manpret who had led India to a historic bronze on the Tokyo Olympics in 2021.

The toppers in every of the 4 swimming pools immediately qualify for the quarterfinals. The second and third place finishers of every pool will function in cross over matches.

Asked about his position within the crew as he’s not the captain, he stated, “To be sincere, earlier additionally (after I was captain) after I set foot on the bottom, I gave my 100 per cent, and it’s the similar now additionally.

“In our crew, it isn’t like that Harmanpreet is the captain (and he does every thing) as a result of hockey is a crew recreation and what’s extra vital is to have the contribution of all of the crew members.

“So, the mindset is the same that I would give 100 per cent whenever I play and take the youngsters along.” Manpreet has not been that nice in India’s two matches contemplating the excessive requirements he brings on the sector every time he performs, however he’s not too involved.

“It’s all right. Every time I play, I try to do my best. No player is satisfied with his performance, always thinking that he could have done better in every match. The more I contribute the better will be for the team,” he stated