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Confidence in European World Cup victor could be misplaced
South America will provide tournament winner if history is anything to go on
Spanish juggernaut to keep on rolling against Poland
World Cup favourites will extend 11-game winning streak
England ease to comfortable win against Platinum Stars
Joe Cole stakes his claim as England negotiate final warm-up match without any more injuries
Rooney takes on Messi in clash of goalscoring titans
New market pits leading stars against each other, as Anelka is likened to Van Basten
Bettors should face the facts to profit at the World Cup
It pays to know the statistics, says Racing Post's Kevin Pullein
Muntari fitness doubts cast shadow over Ghanaian hopes
Key midfielder in race to be fit for Black Stars, as Robben and Drogba struggle with injuries
Under-the-radar Ronaldo will remind the world of his talents
Should the former world player of the year fire then watch Portugal fly
Nigeria’s flying Yakubu can top African scoring charts
Everton forward could be continent's top scorer as Super Eagles look to soar from Group B
Capello should keep watchful eye on Antic’s Serbia
Should England top their group it's probable Nemanja Vidic and co will lie in wait
USA’s new boy Buddle could ruffle English feathers
USA striker scores twice in win against Australia and could be a thorn in Capello's side
Lethal Luis Fabiano can fire Brazil all the way
Sevilla striker can boost Brazil hopes starting with win against Tanzania
Card-happy Brazilian takes charge of England opener
Rooney will have to be mindful of Brazilian official with strict reputation
Skrtel injury fears allayed as Slovakia eye progress
Liverpool defender set to be fit as World Cup debutants target second round
Goal threat Gerrard the ideal man to lift England
New captain can help Three Lions recover from Ferdinand loss
Palacios injury and heavy loss jeopardise Honduran hopes
Tottenham midfielder stretchered off in 3-0 defeat to Romania
Plucky North Korea have the energy to clip Super Eagles’ wings
Kim Jong-Hun’s side can repeat Greece trick against Nigeria
Holland hammer Hungary but Robben rues hamstring injury
Late injury to flying winger overshadows masterful six-goal display
Another Chelsea player out as Mikel fails to shrug off knee problem
Nigeria star tells team doctors he needs to protect career, but Didier Drogba still has hope
Uncapped Dawson will give Capello real food for thought
The player who captained Spurs in Kings’ absence has enjoyed a remarkable rise
Pirlo-less Italy to gain confidence against bland Switzerland
Holders could be without maestro for World Cup, but should nudge past Swiss here
Ivory Coast devastated as Drogba ruled out of World Cup
Chelsea forward's absence a blow, but could give Kalou chance to shine
Leaner Tevez could be a good fit for Golden Shoe
Argentina's forward is on a diet but he is also hungry for goals
England reeling as captain Ferdinand ruled out of World Cup
Dawson called up as replacement after captain injures knee in first training session
North Korea plans hit as striker is told he can only play in goal
'Administrative error' could cost minnows in daunting Group G
Cannavaro’s tired excuse doesn’t mask Italy’s flaws
Italy lost 2-1 to Mexico in Brussels yesterday, and their captain's excuses don't wash
New Zealand could hold Slovenia in battle of the underdogs
Nelsen's troops can cause a second upset by drawing against England Group C rivals
Eto’o turmoil threatens to derail Cameroon’s World Cup bid
Milla feud and friendly red card could end their campaign before it begins