'We're only getting started' says England Blind hotshot

Monday 24 Aug 2015
Robin Williams shoots at goal against Italy

He may have five goals in two games but Robin Williams says he has not yet hit top form as England prepare for a showdown with Germany at the Blind European Championships.

England have started the tournament in flying form as a 4-0 win over Italy on Sunday followed a 7-0 thumping of Poland at Hereford's thePoint4.

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But Williams believes the German defence will give him and his team-mates short shrift unless they step up their game in the Group A clash.

“I lacked composure in front of goal against Italy and that’s a result of what happens 20 yards before that,” said Williams, who was part of the Great Britain squad at the London 2012 Paralympics. “You have to bear in mind you don’t have to go 100 percent to beat them.

“Five goals in two games is a good start, but I’d swap the golden boot for a place in the final or to win the tournament overall. It’s all about the team. 

“We’ve got to use the pitch to our advantage against Germany and not smash the leather off the ball. 

"We have to be more thoughtful about what we’re doing. If I had done that in the first half against Italy I’d have had four. Story of my career!"

Keryn Seal takes a penlty against Marco La Macchia

Captain Keryn Seal takes a penalty against Marco La Macchia

England were never in trouble against Italy and put their foot on the pedal in the second half, as Williams and Roy Turnham added to an early Italian own goal.

And on Germany Williams added: “It’s always quite an open game. At the last tournament, it was the best game to watch. It will be another exciting game.

“But touch wood, if we take a few more chances than we did in the first half against Italy, we should be all right.”

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