They can, but WILL they?

England’s World Cup squad in Germany will most probably be the very team to bring the coveted trophy back to “the homeland of football”. Many English football followers believe they CAN. But how many are actually convinced that they WILL?

Undisputedly, the level of confidence back home must have been risen several notches after seeing Wayne Rooney injury free for his World Cup debut. This United kid is expected to deliver wonders like what he did in Portugal two years back. The omens are good. Still much vigilance is needed at the back against Roque Santa Cruz and Valdez.

With the eccentric keeper Jose Luis Chilavert retired, this Paraguyan team can grind out results even though they lack star appeal except perhaps for Santa Cruz. This Bayern Munich star packs speed and strength, added with a poacher instinct for goals.