England stands just hours away from either glory or dishonor, the captain Steven Gerrard has said that it’s “Time to deliver” and he could have point. Especially after the dismal performance against Russia. But despite all of the euphoria about the game tonight this is not going to be a cut and dry affair. For anyone that can remember England were in virtually the same situation at the Euro 2004 qualifiers when they needed at least a draw to get through, the game ended goalless and England went through.

Croatia may not have covered themselves in glory recently but they do have some very experienced players including some from the premiership, so they are going to be used to how the English players perform, so they can win this game but they need someone who can put it in the net. Unfortunately the strike force is limited and therefore they could become over stretched and it is then when a team like Croatia can hit them with a counter strike, and it will only take one good attack to see England knocked out, something that could cost manager Steve McClaren his job.

Source [ITV Football]

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