World Cup: England vs. USA line up

World Cup June 12: probably it is not the big match of the stage group of the World Cup, but England – USA is the first big test for the team coached by Fabio Capello, who is considered a front runner for the victory of the World Cup, and the USA who always did well in the past editions of the Tournament (at least in the group stage).

Both teams are favorite in Group C where they play together with Algeria and Slovenia, hence the today match is already decisive for the first place and neither England nor US want to fail this target.

A good news for USA: Altidore can play. The striker had some problem in the last days with his ankle but can play. A bad news for England: Rio Ferdinand won't play, hence King will take his place. Heskey will probably win the ballot with Crouch to play with Rooney as forward.

ENGLAND – USA Line up:

ENGLAND (4-4-2): Green; Johnson, King, Terry, A.Cole; Lennon, Lampard, Gerrard, J.Cole; Rooney, Heskey.

USA (4-4-2): Howard; Spector, Onyewu, DeMerit, Bocanegra; Dempsey, Bradley, Edu, Donovan; Buddl, Altidore. 

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