WORLD CUP BETTING PICK - ENGLAND V CROATIA

World Cup

2009-09-09 - England vs Croatia

A Sports Betting Pick by Cruiser

Analysis:

England will look to secure their qualification to the World Cup Finalks with a win against Croatia in this match. There is also a score to settle as they look to erase the painfl memories of not qualifying to the Euro 2008 which was suffered t te hands of today's opponents.

England will remember Croatia's last visit to Wembley though as they suffered a 3-2 defeat to Slaven Bilic's men. That also brought an end to Steve McClaren's tenure as England coach. And now the situation is reversed with England almost sure of qualification while Croatia's fate still lies in the balance.

A win will be good for England to qualify while a draw is also good enough if Ukraine fails to win away against Belarus. And with just one game to go, should Croatia suffer a defeat here and Ukraine wins against Belarus, then their qualification would be in doubt.

Fabio Capello who has managed seven wins in seven from the group will want to keep that perfect record intact here. As for Bilic, he will be eager to lead his country to a fourth successive World Cup. 12 years ago he was playing as a centre half when Croatia finished third in France 1998.

England goes into this match bolstered by a fully sit squad as well. Last Saturday they beat Slovenia 2-1 but not much changes are expected tonight. In goal we should see Robert Green starting out once again while at right back, Glen Johnson will start. The likes of Aaron Lennon, Shaun Wright-Phillips and David Beckham are battling fr a place on right midfield. while Gareth Barry, Steven Gerrard and Frank Lampard will fill the other spaces in the middle of the park.

Cappello will have toi decide whether to start with the in form Jermaine Defoe alongside Wayne Rooney or keep with Emile Heskey.

Croatia on the other hand has some key members missing ahead of this tie. Tottenham playmaker Luka Modric, the heartbeat of the Croatian side, sustained a broken leg in domestic action recently and his absence is a big loss to the side. Vedran Corluka is also missing, through suspension and his presence will be most felt at the back. Stipe Pletikosa has also been ruled out through injury, while Genoa midfielder Ivan Juric is the latest player to withdraw from the squad with a slight knock.

With the visitors missing these vital players, take England to get the win here.

Cheers and good luck,
Cruiser

The Pick :

BEST BETTING TIP :

Tajke England to win this match.