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Wednesday, June 23, 2010

Match preview: Slovenia vs England

Group C

Slovenia vs England
Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium,
Port Elizabeth


A match that definitely amounts to a play-off for condition into the last 16, with Slovenia having the advantage of knowing that they would development should there be a draw.

Slovenia has outperformed England in the most current history of their particular matches in opposition to the United States and Algeria, but the longer term form says that Fabio Capello’s team should succeed.

Matthew Upson will start in defence for England following injuries to Ledley King and Rio Ferdinand as well as the postponement of Jamie Carragher, while Slovenia are waiting on the strength of centre-back Marko Suler.


They Said
Fabio Capello

"After this game we have no more probability to alive. We have to win. The results have not been good, but I haven't seen the right strength on the pitch for 90 minutes, only for five or six minutes. I expect in the next game the spirit I saw in qualification will return."


Matjaz Kek: "Any national team knows it is really an honour to play England and it’s no dissimilar for us. After all, football was pretend there. It’s a great stage to promote and present our beautiful country."


Teams

Slovenia (4-4-2): 1 S Handanovic; 10 Birsa, 5 Cesar, 13 Jokic, 2 Brecko, 8 Koren, 18 Radosavljevic, 4 Suler, 17 Kirm; 9 Ljubijankic, 11 Novakovic

England (4-4-2): 1 James; 6 Terry, 19 Defoe, 8 Lampard, 2 Johnson, 15 Upson, 3 A Cole; 7 Lennon, 4 Gerrard, 10 Rooney, 14 Barry

Referee: Wolfgang Stark (Germany).

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