Capello needs to refresh a dynamism that has waned. In a pre-tournament preview, The Guardian's Kevin McCarra analysed England's chances ahead of the tournament: "If Wayne Rooney stayed fit, if Steven Gerrard got his form back and if the centre-backs were in rude health, England would present a severe problem to most. Įngland were considered favourites to win Group C. In the subsequent play-offs, Slovenia defeated Russia in a two-legged tie to qualify for the finals. The final team was Slovenia who finished second in Group 3 of UEFA qualification, two points behind Slovakia. There were also violent demonstrations in Cairo near the Algerian embassy. Post-match, a diplomatic spat occurred between the two nations with Egypt later threatening to quit international football for two years due to the alleged behaviour of Algerian fans. The play-off tie was played in Khartoum after the two sides finished level with each other in Group C. The pot 3 team was Algeria who qualified for the World Cup for the first time since 1986 thanks to a one-off play-off win against Egypt. The United States finished top of the CONCACAF fourth round group. The first team drawn was England, which secured qualification as a pot one team by winning Group 6 of UEFA qualification. The group was set to receive one team from each pot, which sorted all World Cup teams by position on the FIFA World Rankings as of October 2009. The teams were decided by World Cup draw that took place on 4 December 2009. Only England and the United States had previously met at a World Cup in 1950, when the United States defeated England 1–0. Slovenia finished the group third having won a game, with Algeria finishing fourth with a single point. England had an identical record and goal difference but the United States finished top having scored more goals than England. The United States won the group, winning one match and drawing two. The United States and England progressed to the round of 16 undefeated. The group consisted of national association football teams from England, the United States, Algeria and Slovenia. Group C of the 2010 FIFA World Cup began on 12 June and ended on 23 June 2010.
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