Breaking Down England’s World Cup Qualifiers in 2013

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Published: December 28, 2012

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England's national team will head into 2013 knowing they face six key games in trying to reach the FIFA World Cup which takes place in Brazil the following year.

Currently ranked second in Group H behind Montenegro, England have taken eight points from their four matches, having won two and drawn two so far.

The remaining six games need to yield enough points to secure top spot in the group for automatic qualification, otherwise England will be reduced to a two-legged qualifier, potentially against very strong opposition.

Here's how 2013 will unfold for England...

 



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Roy Hodgson has a quick chance to pick up three points when England face San Marino away in March. The minnows of European football have yet to pick up a single point in qualifying and will not be expected to present any difficulty to England.

A 5-0 win first time around in London showed the gulf in sides and the nation will expect a similar result in the away fixture.

Meanwhile Montenegro—two points ahead of England—face a tricky trip to Moldova.

They could certainly pick up full points, but England are perfectly placed to take full advantage if they slip up. Just a few days later, England face another away game as they, indeed, take on the group leaders.

It's easy to say England need to win that game to take control of the group—but in reality, merely avoiding defeat will be enough.

If England draw then they will likely be top of the group on goal difference, while still having to host Montenegro at Wembley near the end of the qualifying campaign.

 

Home to Moldova in September...

Quite simply a game England will expect to win.

Moldova are a better-organised side than San Marino and have a greater talent pool to choose from but will still not be in the contender...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - International Football

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