The task at hand is, however, not easy as the West Asian team, apart from a much higher FIFA ranking — 112 as against India’s 151 — also have the psychological advantage of beating the hosts 3-2 in the league encounter a few days ago.
But under the Englishman, the present bunch of Indian footballers has started believing in their abilities and the public of the National capital have responded to their efforts by coming out in large numbers to support them.
Another win on Wednesday, in their first final in this competition, may not make the Indian team world-beaters but it will certainly pave the way for bigger and better things in future.