Despite the euphoria of their recent attacking display, Dumfries insisted that the team remain heavily realistic about fixing their defensive flaws. He noted that the squad is entirely locked in, dismissing any need for a wake-up call after picking up four points from their matches against Japan and Sweden.
“The focus is completely there,” Dumfries concluded when assessing their title credentials. “I have the idea that we are even more occupied with each other than during previous tournaments. I see a lot of quality in the competition from other countries, but if we stay sharp as we are now, I think we are a real contender.”
