Match Preview: England versus United States of America

VERSUS

Match: ENGLAND v. USA

Date: June 12th 2010
Time: 2030h
Venue: Royal Bafokeng Stadium - Rustenberg
Capacity: 44530 People

Referee: Carlos Simon (Brazil)

Country: Brazil
Date of Birth: 03.09.1965
Height: 179 cm
Occupation: Journalist
Mother tongue: Portuguese
Other languages: Spanish
International since: 1997
First international: Brazil-Chile (02.04.1997)
Hobbies: Reading, sports
Fondest memory: FIFA World Cup 2002 Korea/ Japan FIFA World Cup 2006 Germany

Analysis: England should really really take this... but the Americans who have been trash-talking for 2 weeks should pose determinied-athletic opposition. I can’t imagine this game being boring.

Form: 
England has not played that well in friendlies and they suffered two key injuries. US are having problems, especially scoring... not something to place importance on though.


Key Players:

Steven Gerrard all eyes on the midfield master, he’s used to the pressure.

Landon Donovan this crafty, arrogant talent is a constant danger, even to an in-form England.

Men to watch:

Clint Dempsey he scores bags of goals in the Premiership, and he is brutal when given a scoring opportunity... usually plays midfield but US are short of attackers.

Glen Johnson England’s right back will be important in linking defense and attack... he should also be dangerous on the right, a definite man t watch.

Previous Matches:
7 Wins for England 2 for USA no draws – 35 goals scored for England and 8 for USA

Most likely scenario:
England wins 3-1

A slight surprise would be:
England only wins 1-0

A real upset would mean:
U.S. Wins 3-0

As a dinner I propose:

A real meal for healthy, fit champions:

A hearty English Bitter with

California Burger and Fries for dinner

Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
4 sesame seed buns
1 pound mushrooms sliced and grilled
12 slices avocado
4 slices jack cheese
4 slices tomato
4 teaspoons thousand island salad dressing

How to make it
Cook burger to desired doneness.
Pan toast rolls with small amount of butter then spread with thousand island dressing.
Place grilled burger on roll and garnish.