Andy Carroll Is No Better Than An 8-YEAR-OLD

Poland legend Zbigniew Boniek last night taunted England by claiming: My eight-year-old grandson is better than Andy Carroll.



Boniek, Poland’s greatest-ever player, says his young grandson Mateo outshines West Ham striker Carroll.



His comments have gone down a storm in Warsaw as the Poles prepare to cut down Roy Hodgson’s men in the crucial World Cup qualifying game.



Former Juventus and Roma star Boniek said: “My grandson Mateo moves better on the pitch than Andy Carroll. He has better co-ordination. He is very good at golf and tennis.”



Not that the Poland players need any motivation with skipper Martin Wasilewski saying his men are pumped up and raring to go.



Wailewski said: “We know Carroll is tall and well built – he does alright in the air, with the fights and physical stuff.



“He plays the ball with his head well, this is how he scores a lot. He can be quite dangerous but we are ready for them.



“We are extremely motivated. I don’t think we are feeling in any way the same as the players felt 15 years ago.



“I don’t think we should even talk about it. We are all so motivated I think you will be able to see it on the pitch.



“It’s difficult to measure how big this confidence is. I’m sure it is big and strong, it’s a sense of believing in what we do.”



Poland manager Waldemir Fornalik said: “When I took over the position, I was aware of the fact I would have very little time – that this match was coming up in the calendar.



“The motivation is so very high before this game.



“This indeed is quite an event this year in Polish football. This match is also a big event. Poland versus England has always been of big importance and this is how we see this match as well.



“The two teams are fighting for the three points.



“We are aware of the high class of our opponents but we also know what we are worth and we can be victorious.”