FIH Pro League: We Have Habit Of Not Finishing Games When We Are In Control, Says Indian Men's Hockey Team Coach Graham Reid

The Indian men's hockey team might have won its FIH Pro League double-header against England but head coach Graham Reid is not completely pleased with its performance, especially the tendency of allowing opponents to come back into the game. India pulled off wins in both the games against England, winning the first one in the shootout after being locked 3-3 in the regulation time before registering a 4-3 victory in the second on Sunday. With the twin wins, India climbed to the top of the Pro League table, with 21 points in 10 games so far.

"We seem to have a habit of not finishing those games when we have control of them. We let the other team get back into it. But I suppose that's hockey nowadays. In the third quarter, we lost control a bit and we need to look into that," Reid said.

"The corners went in tonight and we had opportunities to try some variations. It was a really good fight with them and our boys showed a good heart and good spirits. Games like these help in building characters. And it's always good to come out on top," the coach added.

India next play against Germany at the same Kalinga Stadium in another two-legged tie on April 14 and 15.

"It's good to win and reach top of the table, but now we have to prepare for Germany, who are also a very tough team. They will always bring a competitive team. They are a great hockey nation. So, we can look forward to some good games coming up in two weeks," Reid said.

Harmanpreet, who scored a hat-trick in the second match, said he was happy to have helped in the team's winning cause.

"My aim has always been to score goals for the benefit of the team. Even if I score one or two goals, or don't score any, I always look to help the team in any which way I can. All my