By Sam Cunningham Follow @@samcunningham Juan Mata has tipped England, with their blend of youth and experience, as outsiders to win the World Cup this summer. The Manchester United forward, expected to be in the squad of defending champions Spain, believes Roy Hodgson’s side have a shot at bringing back the most sought after trophy in world football. ‘I think they can try to reach the semi-final, final, try to win the title, because they have 23 very good players going,’ said Mata. ‘They have a good manager, so why not? ‘They have great young players and they have a talented squad for England to try to compete and to try to win it.
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Manchester United star says England have a talented squad
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The Spaniard says Roy Hodgson has a good mix of youth and experience
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He believes England can challenge for the title in Brazil
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Spain face the Netherlands in their group B World Cup opener on June 13
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Mata will face new United boss Louis van Gaal, who take up his new role after the Cup, and team-mate Robin van Persie
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The attacker is looking forward to van Gaal's offensive style at Old Trafford
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Spain is chasing a fourth major title after two Euro and the 2010 Cup win
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