AFP, Abu Dhabi :
A nomadic English coach whose colourful career has taken him from Millwall to Malawi has got cricket-mad India dreaming of Asian Cup football glory.
India stunned Thailand 4-1 in their opening match last weekend to record their first victory at the tournament in over 50 years and despite losing 2-0 to hosts United Arab Emirates, Stephen Constantine insists football has knocked cricket of its perch – at least for a little bit.
“After qualifying and two outstanding performances we have done that and more,” the 56-year-old Londoner told AFP in an interview.
“Indians do love their cricket but you really are seeing a metamorphosis in football and that is really something to be proud of.
“To get to the knockout stages would be massive,” added Constantine, who has repeatedly been overlooked for jobs in his home country.
