1-will england make it to world cup final 2006?
477135
Afraid not. The English always boast on how they are going to win every tournament they play, but have never delivered let alone be in a final since 1966.
1099707
No, England always finds a way to screw up in the second round no matter the talent of their squad...my bracket has them playing against Germany...which is another dash against England advancing...since Germany would be playing with a mighty large home field advantage...
373579
Please? Why are all of you asking if the US can win the World Cup??? \n\nAsk if they will make it past the group stage.. That's more realistic. And the answer to both is no.
174836
if everyone else in the team is as committed as WAYNE ROONEY is for every game... then england can be world champions again (provided soon-go eriksson doesn't say stupid things to/about the players - best english team so far!).\nit's about time... few youngsters remember alf ramsey's 1966 world cup team which trashed germany 4-2 in the final. i predict a brazil - england final - england 3 brazil 2
597973
England will win their group most certainly.  I think whoever steps in for Rooney (i.e. Darren Bent, Crouch, Defoe, or even Joe Cole) could step in for him admirably.  He is a great player, but his absence should make the players still around play that much harder!  Keep in mind they have Owen, Gerrard, Lampard, and Joe Cole, guys who never seem to have a hard time finding the net when it is necessary!  I think they will get to at least the quarterfinals, but I am pulling for them to go all the way.
624960
i've been an England fan all of my life but you have to be realistic folks.  Yes i would love nothing better than England to win the World Cup but it will not happen in 2006.  We do have a good team, but i just don't believe we have a world class english goalkeeper.  And i'm not sure what Sven is doing picking only 5 strikers with 2 of them injured right now and 1 of them has never played a premiership game - shouldn't Theo have been called up in a friendly seeing as that's what they are for - EXPERIMENTATION!!!!\nGranted we have quite a few strikers in the premiership who could be backup to Rooney and Owen but they weren't chosen because of their poor form - but forgive me if i'm wrong, no matter how good a striker's form, they always find it tough adapting to playing for the national side.  A lot of good strikers have failed to score at international level even at the top of their form at club level.\nI believe England will reach the Quarter finals and get knocked out by the winners of the World Cup.\nThere's my prediction.  i'm begging you Sven please prove me wrong, but then again what do you care, you're leaving anyway.
1071183
I honestly hope England wins the World Cup.  After playing soccer for 14 years and playing for a coach who played in England they are the best team available.  I know there are other teams that are more favored than England but I believe they are superior in all aspects.  They have everything that you need to be a great team. Teamwork, pride, desire, long ball and short ball, speed, control and the most important they feel they have to win.  A long shot but they are my favored team to win
1181464
Yes they sure will. With one of the best teams for 40 years even without Rooney we can win it.\n\nGreat Midfield, Great Defence and Solid Goalkeeper only possible problem is our strikers who need a bit more work on.\n\nIt might not be the World Cup but it will be something for us fans to be proud of.\n\nCome on England!
1042957
Argentina of course.It will be a very interesting match Argentina and Brazil.Well,I think England could qualify to the finals but if they played better than the last time against Paraguay.England,Germany and Argentina are classic teams.
1014653
Looking good so far and getting better. Winning, getting through without major injuries to players are key to making to the last stage. England will be there i feel because of exceptional Wayne Rooney - playmaker, striker extraordinaire.
1090189
Argentina is the most likely team, for now. Brazil is still not bad though they're a bit disappointing this time. Personally, I hope England will win, but this is quite unlikely for the time being.
574509
Tv. I think that the team that wins the final game will win the World Cup 2006. And yes, England might get eliminated or they might win. Either one.
1169446
I think England will win. The score might be 2-1.\nAlso, don't forget about ties.
1162907
England will win the match.\n\nScore : Eng 4\n            Sui  1
1014758
Sweden needs to win (Sweden could also tie tough) but I think the English will try to avoid Germany in the next round. Moreover, I think England will not play at 100% and with many substitutes
1179790
England's performances so far have been laclustre - but they have qualified for the quarter finals! They have not yet met any teams from the 'A' list yet, eg Germany, Argentina etc, so we will have to see if their luck holds out.
1108834
france def have a chance if they play to their full potential. if they dont prob england