We'll be the Fulham of the World Cup, claims USA forward Clint Demspey

  Changing attitudes: USA forward Clint DempseyDown on the farm, the US Ahave been hatching a plan andit revolves around team-work,motivation and getting theball in gaps behind England'sattacking full backs. For Clint Dempsey, it feels a lotlike Fulham. Not the cows,free-range chickens and smellof manure, but the spirit of anunder-rated team with thequiet confidence to spring asurprise. The Americans have been welldrilled by manager BobBradley and encouraged by asuccessful Confederations Cupcampaign in South Africa, lastyear, when they beat Spainbefore surrendering a two goallead to Brazil in the final. 'We're used to being theunderdog and it suits us,' saidDempsey. 'That's theway it will be until we changea few people's perceptions. 'We just stick to what we'regood at. We're very strongdefensively like Fulham andtry to pick our moments whenwe go forward. 'Fulham beatManchester United by stayingcompact defensively, with twosolid banks of four andchoosing our moments to getforward. 'We both play 4-4-2, ouroutside midfield players tuckin rather than being wingersand we keep two solid banksof four. We try to frustrate ouropponents and make lifedifficult for them. 'The USA play in a similar styleto Fulham and we'll try to dothe same thing. We haveplayers who believe they canwin every game.' To help secure this belief in hissquad, boss Bradley invitedmotivational speakers toaddress his players, includingBoston Celtics basketballlegend Bill Russell and DanJollota, a hero of the'Blackhawk Down' battle.  Underdog: Dempsey and Fulham have beaten the odds this season'It was about coming togetherand putting ego and personalglory aside,' said Dempsey. 'No-one thought we'd get tothe final of the ConfederationsCup but we did. Beating Spainwas a complete game for us. 'No-one thought Fulhamwould get to the final of theEuropa League but we did.Belief is contagious. You can'tlive life in fear. 'England have good players they play for the best clubs inthe world and reachChampions League finals there's no excuses if theydon't do well. 'They're underpressure to go far.' Some of Bradley's team play inthe Barclays Premier Leagueand know England'sweaknesses.  All together now: Dempsey reckons USA's team spirit will be a massive bonus'Glen Johnson is a good player,effective going forward,' saidDempsey. 'But when he getsforward we have a chance tohit them on the counter andgive them something to worryabout. 'Both their full backs liketo get forward and will leaveholes.' For Dempsey, it has alreadybeen an incredible season, butthe success at Fulham hasprompted bigger clubs to seekto lure manager Roy Hodgson. 'If the coach wants to be therehe will be there,' saidDempsey. 'He has to do thebest for him and his family. Ifhe wants to stay, stay. If he wants to go, go.' Fulham swoop to sign Arsenal defender Senderos on free transfer It's up to Roy: Dempsey says Hodgson must go with his heart over Liverpool President Obama is right behind us, reveals USA star Jonathan Spector  

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