1) Rooney keep up his excellent form.

Don't think anyone here believes the Rooney is a one-hit wonder. I only hope that Fergie hasn't blown his chances of a stellar WC by playing him against Bayern.

2) Terry to remain impervious at the back.

He's put in some decent performances of late and I believe that a solid surge for the double will be a huge confidence boost for him after a torrid half a year.

3) A fit and focused Ashley Cole.

In a tourney set to be dominated by fast, tricky wide players, having the best left back in the world available is a huge boost

4) Lamps not fade: Frankie had a horrible WC 06 so here's to him silencing his critics (but who is StevenGerrard anyway?)

5) Gareth Barry. Gaspshockhorror. I'd take a fit and fighting Owen Hargreaves in an instant, but beggars can't be choosers.

6) Joe Cole to be more than a pedestrian. With Theo Walcott looking more and more like an expensive flop (makes Scott Sinclair look less of a complete waste of cash), Joe's one of the few remaining wingers who still can deliver. Fingers crossed.

7) Messi to break international labour and footie laws and declare himself for England owing to a shady familial tie with one Geezer..........

.............wishful thinking I know ! :unsure:

If I was an England fan I'd.......hate to watch my team in a penalty shootout