When was the last time England met the U.S. in World Cup 60 years ago, Fabio Capello is still small. As a boy of three years in Friuli, not far from the border with Slovenia, Capello has only heard the English lost 1-0 in a match in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, on June 29, 1950 it.
The news that England's defeat to hear from colleagues and family are crazy ball.
Now, as England coach, Capello knows the world is waiting for action at the Royal Bafokeng, when the Three Lions come back with the kids, Uncle Sam in the Group C opening match of World Cup 2010. In the U.S., soccer fans to repeat the success of U.S. beharap six decades ago. In England, the public is worried soccer 60-year nightmare all over again.
For coaches who smeared his career with a degree in the club level, this action potential banana skin for England. Capello was not kidding. He knows the U.S. can beat anyone from removing the Spanish Confederation Cup.
Capello led England in 24 matches, and repacking of 18 victories. He mentransformsi only team that could run into one of the pre-tournament favorite. But all that success will not be useful if England fail to solve the trans-Atlantic rival him.
Of the nine meetings with the U.S., England won seven. England last defeated the U.S. in Boston in 1993, with 2-0. The last time the U.S. beat England 2-0, May 28, 2008, in London.
Faced with this game, England laden problems. Capello has not decided who the number one goalkeeper. Prediction, David James, who will be the starter, because the more experienced.
Lost Rio Ferdinand made Michael Dawson had to fly from London to South Africa. That is, Ledley King was promoted to partner with John Terry at the heart of the defense.
Capello will also menduetkan Steven Gerrard with Frank Lampard, due to the absence of Gareth Barry. Capello ignores the fact Gerrard-Lampard did not match actual duet in midfield.
In the U.S. camp, coach Bob Bradley a little relieved to heal striker Jozy Altidore. The question, whether Altidore will play alone up front, or with a partner.
If you have to be partners, will prepare Edson Bradley Bundle. While Landon Donovan and Clint Dempsey play widened, and additional tasks to strengthen the defense.
5 last matches: English:
- England 3-0 Belarus
- Brazil 1-0 England
- England 3-1 Egypt
- England 3-1 Mexico
- Japan 1-2 England
United States (U.S.):
- United States 2-1 El Salvador
- Netherlands 2-1 United States
- USA 2-4 Czech Rep
- USA 2-1 Turkey
- United States 3-1 Australia
england situationFabio Capello finally have to goalkeeper David James as the first. In fact, Joe Hart and Robert Green looked impressive throughout the match warm-up. Capello is quite rational choices. James is more experienced in the tournament. Besides the British press often urged that the Italian coach did not make Green and Hart as the main goalkeeper.
Capello also do not want to risk making a single striker Wayne Rooney up front. The consideration is simple, temperamental and risk Rooney red card. There are two options to accompany Rooney, Heskey a more powerful and more frequent Crouch scored.
Approximate Starting Line Up: David James, Glen Johnson, Ledley King, John Terry, Ashley Cole, Aaron Lennon, Steven Gerrard, Frank Lampard, Joe Cole, Emile Heskey, Wayne Rooney.
U.S. situation Coach Bob Bradley rotating line-ups in the three-match warm-up, and is expected to return to place as a starter despite Jozy Altidore Villarreal players did not play as Uncle San defeating Australia 3-1. Altidore had complained ankle.
Bradley was a little confused whether to play Oguchi Onyewu, who had never played 90 minutes in the last seven months, as a starter or not. Onyewu might be a starter, and Bradley set up his successor.
Approximate Starting Line Up: Tim Howard, Steve Cherundolo, Jay DeMerit, Oguchi Onyewu, Carlos Bocanegra, Landon Donovan, Michael Bradley, Ricardo Clark, Clint Dempsey, Jozy Altidore, Edson Buddle.
Eligible players ObservedWayne Rooney: No doubt, this is the most highly anticipated player. British public looked forward to him, but Fabio Capello is upset with the behavior of Rooney, who often swore at the referee. Rooney's red card has the potential rewarded.
UK success, according to some observers, determined how skilled rogue-use Capello Rooney. If Rooney played alone up front, Capello is likely making a serious mistake.
Landon Donovan: If there's most experienced player in the U.S. camp, perhaps only Landon Donovan. It was a success when practicing at Bayern Munich, and finally gave remarkable effect when played with Everton for six months. Donovan, along with Clint Dempsey, understanding of English football. Tim Howard attacker to know the character all the Three Lions.
Prediction England will attempt to score first, for applying pressure to the U.S.. Bradley predicted would leave Altidore alone in front, so that could add energy in midfield to compensate for British excellence.
Believed the U.S. would wait until the line behind the United Kingdom made a mistake, creating scoring opportunities. Or use the counterattack to surprise the back Capello.
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HEAD TO HEAD: England vs United StatesBased on historical records, the United Kingdom and United States meeting in the new stage the World Cup only once occur. The meeting lasted six decades ago.
Want to know the results? England at that time American dipecundangi Joseph Gaetjens through the single goal of Haitian nationals. The meeting took place on the American continent, specifically in Belo Horizonte, Brazil.
But the victory has been achieved in football's most prestigious stage in the universe that the earth does not continue longer when the two countries met again in other international matches.
Lapse of three years later, the British managed to reply. At that time America's turn made by the troops surrendered Three Lions 6-3. Then the next 32 years, from four meetings, the British always managed to be a winner.
Even in the range of time, England was always able to win big. Recorded from the four meetings since the 6-3 victory in 1953, the American goalkeeper made 29 goals give way. Engraved on the record the biggest victory in May 1964 when England won ten goals without reply to the American goal.
In June 1993, the U.S. could actually win. But England again showed its dominance in three chance the next meeting. Last victory occurred in England two years ago.
So will the history of America's victory in the World Cup was going to happen again when it comes to dealing with British Prime Group C match held at the Royal Bafokeng Stadium, South Africa, Sunday (13 / 6) pm dawn?
Although the British attendance record looks more dominant - with a record seven wins from nine meetings, but United still have to watch out. Because, all possibilities can happen at such a stage the World Cup.
Conference Record Second Team:England 2-0 United States 28-05-2008
USA 1-2 England 28-05-2005
England 2-0 United States 07-09-1994
USA 2-0 England 09-06-1993
USA 0-5 England 16-06-1985
USA 0-10 England 27-05-1964
USA 1-8 England 28-05-1959
USA 3-6 England 08-06-1953
England 0-1 United States 29-06-1950 (World Cup)
