Uruguay
Strengths:
Strikers
Coaching adjustability
Overall talent
Chemistry
Weaknesses:
Inconsistancy
Compounding losses
Mentally weak
Overview: Look for Urugua to be a second-tier challenger for the cup. If forward Diego Forlan can keep them from compounding mistakes, Uruguay could be a tough team to beat with Oscar Tabarez coaching the team.
Costa Rica
Strengths:
Goalkeeping
Defense
Clutch forwards
Weaknesses:
Inexperience
Ability to play with contenders
Very young
Overview: Goalkeeper Keylor Navas will keep Costa Rica in every game, but the young stars upfront could struggle against world class defenders. Although inexperienced, Costa Rica will always have a chance because of their defense.
England
Strengths:
Defense
Tradition
Reliability of veterans
Weaknesses:
Pressure on young talent
Inexperience of youngsters
Heavily relying on young players
Overview: Star forward Wayne Rooney hopes to get some help from young talet to suprise some people in the tournament. England needs some wins early as they are in a very tough group. The defense hopes to help complete this task.
Italy
Strengths:
Goalkeeping
Potential
Defensive and offensive Strategy
Weaknesses:
Pressure
Aging stars
Unpredictable
Overview: With Gianluigi Buffon likely being the best goalkeeper in the world, Italy hopes to be among the second-tier contenders. If Italy can reign in their potential, they could have a long stay in Brazil.
Predicted finish of teams in this group
- Uruguay
- Italy
- England
- Costa Rica