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Writer: Tanwa

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England is easily one of the favourites to win the world cup this time around and it is not difficult to see why that is a likely possibility.

They’re so loaded with talent everywhere; Pickford and Ramsdale in goal; Alexander-Arnold, Walker, and Stones in defence; Rice, Foden, and Mount in the middle; Kane, Sterling, and Saka up front. Don’t forget their depth off the bench. Just crazy how talented and multi-dimensional they are.

They can attack both on the wings, and through the centre, with long-distance shots, they defend exceptionally well (only 3 goals allowed in 10 matches in the qualifiers), and have elite keepers. Not to mention, their sustained level of play, reaching the semifinals in the 2018 World Cup, as well as losing the final in the 2020 Euro to Italy just last summer.

Despite beating out Korean Republic in their qualifiers group for 1st, It would be a surprise to see Irn making it through the group stage. Apart from Taremi and Azmoun, they don’t have enough players who compete on big enough teams/stages to make an impact against their group rivals.

It’ll really come down to Wales and USA, with Wales having a slight edge. Despite not owning the most intimidating defence, Ben Davies and company have a very tough offensive unit with guys like Gareth Bale, Kieffer Moore, and let’s not forget Aaron Ramsey. Meanwhile, USA is making their return to the World Cup after failing to qualify for the 2018 edition.

True, manager Gregg Berhalter has done a great job rebuilding this American side and has elite talent in players like Weston McKennie and Christian Pulisic.

However, they finished third in the CONCACAF qualifier, on top of Costa Rica only on goal difference. One less point and they would’ve headed to the inter-confederation play-offs to fight for a spot. I’m just not sold on the US yet and feel they have yet to prove their worth on a big stage.