'India among favourites'

New Delhi: England, the first team to arrive for the Junior Hockey World Cup beginning next week, are aiming to reach the semifinals.

Coached by Jon Bleby, the squad played a practice game against the hosts on the day -but coach Bleby conceded that the Indians were “among the favourites“ at home.

“India are a top side and it starts from their captain. I think they have an advantage with so many experienced players, besides playing on the home turf.“