#team-morale

#team-morale

"Just because we sign him, doesn't mean we're gonna have him. He was hurt six games last year, seriously," said Jones, "I remember signing a player for the highest paid at the position in the league and he got knocked out two-thirds of the year, Dak Prescott, so there's a lot of things you can think about, just as the player does when you're thinking about committing and guaranteeing money."

Geraint Thomas, at 39, showcased remarkable resilience during stage 7 of the Tour de France, staying in the breakaway until nearly 20 kilometers from the finish, despite being the oldest racer.

"We've been switched on a lot this year. As long as we have good spacing and then confidence, [we're OK]. I think our confidence went away."

Right now, it feels way better. You have to start from the bottom, step by step, and today I think I made a great step. It seems today, everything will change.

Winning this trophy is massive. You can see what it means to them and how important it is to win it. This is what it's about.

I've never felt that [even] with all the noise around our season. They've been so united in believing in what we're trying to achieve here and that is what gave me heart all along.

Duckett expressed the pain from England's defeats in India and at the Champions Trophy, hoping for redemption this summer, emphasizing their commitment to winning despite criticism.

"I want to stay in this country, I want to stay in this league and in this club. I want to do my best. I am finding it frustrating because I want the players to be brave and it's not the best moment for them to be brave."

Maanum highlights the importance of the international break for the team's morale, stating it allowed them to return with 'new energy', which is essential for their ongoing campaign.