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Jaspreet Sahni | TIMESOFINDIA.COM

Hockey World Cup: India's game of 'numbers' in race to quarters, but Wales have nothing to lose

BHUBANESWAR: The day after India's goal-less draw with England at the Hockey World Cup in Rourkela, goalkeeper PR Sreejesh tweeted: "Be on your toes, this is not going to be easy anymore."

The word 'easy' had a lot of context. The draw against England was thrilling, but both teams had just a point to show for it. No goals. Hardik Singh's injury made India more jittery about a top-place finish in Pool D for a direct spot in the last-eight. And England had their noses slightly in front with a better goal difference, thanks to their 5-0 hammering of Wales.

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