North Korea coach inspired by spirit of 66

Speaking a day ahead of North Korea's opening Group G clash against Brazil, Kim Jong-hun told reporters on Monday that the surviving members of the 1966 side had given the current team advice on what to expect at the World Cup in South Africa.

The "Chollima" reached the last eight in England after beating Italy in their group and led Portugal 3-0 before a Eusebio-led fightback saw them exit the tournament 5-3.

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