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Livegoals > Worldcup 2010 > Game Predictions > England vs USA

Game Predictions

England

MATCH # 5

12-06-2010
20:30 CET
Royal Bafokeng

USA

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England v USA Betting Prediction

Wed 09 Jun 2010

England have had a few problems going into the World Cup and it’s probably best to avoid backing them at the 1.50 available with Ladbrokes and bwin that they beat the USA in Rustenburg. A draw won’t be a bad result for the Three Lions in this opening match, with both teams looking to avoid defeat ahead of matches against Slovenia and Algeria.

The American defenders have talked about targeting Wayne Rooney for some niggling challenges, although the Manchester United forward is likely to rise above such an approach, quite literally if his success with scoring headed goals continues. The number ten scored nine goals in ten qualifying matches for his country and is the epitome of a big game player.

With Joe Cole and Aaron Lennon looking to feed Rooney, Emile Heskey can act as an excellent foil against a weak and disorganised American defence, with ex-Fulham defender Carlos Bocanegra the player likely to be found out against a vibrant Three Lions attack.

PREDICTION: WAYNE ROONEY TO SCORE @ ODDS 1.80 WITH BET365

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Power Rating

Squad (4/5)
There are definite weaknesses, especially in defence and with the goalkeeper but this is a well-balanced and, above all, highly disciplined side that can go far.

Squad (3/5)
A solid, reliable unit with no great weaknesses but then again no great strengths either. It is, however, a squad that cannot cope with too many injuries.

Coach (5/5)
It is hard to think of anyone better than this art-loving Italian to direct England. Thus far the highlight of his career was overseeing Milan's 4-0 demolition of Barcelona in the 1994 Champions League final. This could top it.

Coach (3/5)
Bradley has done as much and possibly more than Klinsmann would have achieved. He is quietly unflappable, a quality that will be much needed in the heat of battle in South Africa.

Attack (4.5/5)
Plenty of options that all revolve around Wayne Rooney. Peter Crouch and Jermain Defoe have proved their international credentials while Gerrard and Lampard are capable of providing goals from midfield.

Attack (3/5)
If Landon Donovan has a good tournament, it could be a formidable unit but Bradley would hope Altidore has more success in front of goal for the United States than for his club sides.

Defence (3/5)
Rio Ferdinand and John Terry have real class but the fitness concerns over Ashley Cole mean there is nobody of comparable ability at full-back and this plus the lack of a great keeper mean England will always be vulnerable.

Defence (3/5)
Tim Howard can probably claim to be the best keeper in the group and they played as a solid unit in the Confederations Cup before the Brazilians took them apart in the later stages of the final.