will England make it past the first round of world cup?
597047
Most definitely, but not in first place. They've never beaten Sweden, but they have routed Paraguay twice. They never faced Trinidad but I doubt that the "Soca Warriors" will give them problems.
1067563
I believe that England will win. After today, the Swedes have hopefully put the scare into England, and they will prepare for the upcoming games with much better strategy and tactics. NO more being scared of corner kicks, the defence better wake up.
463867
Yes ! If not Brazil,England,Italy,Germany.
1054422
NO YOU AREN'T!!! GO SWEEDEN!!! THEY WILL WIN IT ALL!!! They have a great team, and if they can get past England, they will definetly have a chance.\n\nGO SWEEDEN
1061840
This is his first but by no means his last World Cup. Rooney will be around for a long time. Amen ... and GO ENGLAND
1108834
france def have a chance if they play to their full potential. if they dont prob england
686189
I would not say no straight away , you lot are putting all of England's chances on one man which is a mistake. You must consider that England have a forty year history of failure concerning the world cup and now it is in Germany 40 years after 1966 , so you'll see that this is a massive motivation and we have to perform well. This will push England and make stronger and more dangerous. Besides , have you seen the squad Sven has come up with? I think our chances are real good , even without Wayne but Wayne#s a strong kid and he might make  it back and just close your eyes and imagine what would happen if england won the world cup , (imagine that whether you like England or not) considering 1966
1115838
It's always a 50-50 chance, ain't it? Personally, I think England has a tough match ahead of them. Ecuador has been quite consistent in their matches while England has struggled with their wins. But I'm going with England as the winning team because Beckham can step up and deliver when the occasion calls for it.
314006
I think that England is fully prepared to win the World Cup. They have a strong keeper in Robinson, and the attack and pace of Rooney and Owen up front would give any team trouble in Germany, with Crouch giving Erickson a different option to strike at goal. The midfield of Beckham, Gerrad, Lampard and Joe Cole can control the game at will. The best part of this team is its defence, although Ferdinand needs to get better, but the way that Man U is playing right now, he seems to be on the upside now. Barring an injury to Campbell, Terry, or Cole, Jamie Carragher can fill in at any of the four spots in the back and the defence will still be strong.
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.
468005
England have a strong chance this time, Owen recovering his fitness in time for the tournament will be vital though.  Aside from England, the main contenders is Brazil.  I think Italy and Spain have great squads but they often flatter to deceive - Totti has a broken leg and may or may not be fit for the Italians and he is crucial to their chances.  France have issues, Germany have no real chance and Argentina are probably the only other real threat.  Looking at the England squad at the moment with the likes of Rooney, Owen, Gerrard, Lampard, Terry, Carragher, Joe Cole etc and it is solid.  I'll be putting £100 on them winning.
1008010
What?!?! No way!! England win?! I will not allow it!! I f England win on saturday i will get the first flight to germany and give that ref a box in the face. ICAN'T BELIEVE THIS!! portugal will go through! England will nto win the world cup. Isso é impossível!!
311925
brazil.  england has no chance
330739
Quarterfinals at least.  With the way the draw has been set, England should finish 1st in their group, and then easily dispose of the 2nd place team from group A.  However this could most likely set up a quarterfinal matchup with Argentina or the Netherlands.  To advance past this game, England will need discipline for the full 90 or they will fall short of their potential...again.
1108044
England will win by 2 to 1, (I hope). Now that Australia are out of the World Cup, I think I will support England as it is like my second home and one of my sons lives there!
1065579
England have already qualified for the next round... the round of 16!!! they will have to win there to qualify for the quarter finals...!!! the match with sweden wont really affect them!!! it'll just decide who tops the group!!! so they dont have to beat sweden to qualify!!
444973
The answer to this question is simple.  Brazil has all of the elements to win the world cup once again this year.  Their depth is their biggest asset.  That and they have the best player in the world with ronaldinho.  Their supurb play in qualifing only proved, once again that they are the class of the field.  I think England could make a push as well as Germany playing on home soil.  And for all of you americans out there we will be hard pressed to make it past Brazil in the second round.  Sorry!