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England travel to Cardiff on Saturday desperate to erase lingering memories of last month's Danish debacle, live on Sky Sports 1.
Sven Goran Eriksson cut a forlorn figure in Copenhagen after overseeing a second half collapse that saw his side concede four goals and put in a lamentable performance.
Both the studious Swede and his apologetic players have vowed to put Wales to the sword but it will be an intimidating atmosphere facing England at the weekend.
Eriksson's main selection dilemma concerns Gary Neville's absence through injury - with brother Phil having been the early favourite to deputise.
However, it now appears new boy Luke Young has got the nod to make his competitive bow, with the Charlton man set to be rewarded for some fine form of late.
John Terry's injury is a further blow to England's defensive stability, which means Jamie Carragher and Rio Ferdinand will be paired centrally - ominously the same duo that played the second period in Denmark.
It is also expected Eriksson will revert to a 4-5-1 formation, which is unlikely to sit well with in-form Jermain Defoe.
Wayne Rooney will spearhead England's attack, Michael Owen is given a rest from a busy week as he is suspended, whilst Shaun Wright-Phillips is expected to step-up from the periphery of the bench to start.
After recovering from a calf injury Steven Gerrard is likely to anchor England's midfield - in a role he is not altogether happy with - with Frank Lampard and David Beckham flanked by Wright-Phillips and Joe Cole.
Wales can no longer qualify for the World Cup but John Toshack believes a victory over England could act as a springboard for his side - rejuvenating what has been a miserable run for the Welsh.
Danny Coyne takes responsibility between the posts, in front of a back five consisting of central defenders Danny Gabbidon, Robert Page and David Partridge - flanked by full backs Sam Ricketts and Richard Duffy.
Wales' formation in the past has mirrored England's but Toshack does not favour a lone forward and it is expected John Hartson's physical presence will be complimented by the pace of Ryan Giggs - employed in a roving role.
The last time the two teams met England brushed aside the efforts of Wales - coming out 2-0 victors - but Toshack is demanding a more passionate performance in Cardiff, in what should be an intriguing contest.
Sky Sports.com
Predictions?
I can't see anything but an England win, I just don't know what the score will be.
England travel to Cardiff on Saturday desperate to erase lingering memories of last month's Danish debacle, live on Sky Sports 1.
Sven Goran Eriksson cut a forlorn figure in Copenhagen after overseeing a second half collapse that saw his side concede four goals and put in a lamentable performance.
Both the studious Swede and his apologetic players have vowed to put Wales to the sword but it will be an intimidating atmosphere facing England at the weekend.
Eriksson's main selection dilemma concerns Gary Neville's absence through injury - with brother Phil having been the early favourite to deputise.
However, it now appears new boy Luke Young has got the nod to make his competitive bow, with the Charlton man set to be rewarded for some fine form of late.
John Terry's injury is a further blow to England's defensive stability, which means Jamie Carragher and Rio Ferdinand will be paired centrally - ominously the same duo that played the second period in Denmark.
It is also expected Eriksson will revert to a 4-5-1 formation, which is unlikely to sit well with in-form Jermain Defoe.
Wayne Rooney will spearhead England's attack, Michael Owen is given a rest from a busy week as he is suspended, whilst Shaun Wright-Phillips is expected to step-up from the periphery of the bench to start.
After recovering from a calf injury Steven Gerrard is likely to anchor England's midfield - in a role he is not altogether happy with - with Frank Lampard and David Beckham flanked by Wright-Phillips and Joe Cole.
Wales can no longer qualify for the World Cup but John Toshack believes a victory over England could act as a springboard for his side - rejuvenating what has been a miserable run for the Welsh.
Danny Coyne takes responsibility between the posts, in front of a back five consisting of central defenders Danny Gabbidon, Robert Page and David Partridge - flanked by full backs Sam Ricketts and Richard Duffy.
Wales' formation in the past has mirrored England's but Toshack does not favour a lone forward and it is expected John Hartson's physical presence will be complimented by the pace of Ryan Giggs - employed in a roving role.
The last time the two teams met England brushed aside the efforts of Wales - coming out 2-0 victors - but Toshack is demanding a more passionate performance in Cardiff, in what should be an intriguing contest.
Sky Sports.com
Predictions?
I can't see anything but an England win, I just don't know what the score will be.
