The Three Lions are keen to book their ticket for the showpiece event in South Africa after suffering the heartache of missing out on Euro 2008. It was Croatia who secured a memorable 3-2 win to deny England a place and tonight is a perfect opportunity for the home side to lay the ghosts to rest.Fabio Capello has a near full squad at his disposable. Theo Walcott, who scored a magnificent hat-trick in Zagreb a year ago, is the only regular starter missing through injury.The major decision for Capello will be who is going to partner Wayne Rooney up front. The general consensus is the choice between the reliable Emile Heskey or the in-form Jermaine Defoe.Croatia on the other hand have a host of injury problems. Key playmaker Luka Modric suffered a broken leg playing for Spurs. His Tottenham team-mate Vedran Corluka is also missing through suspension, after getting booked in Croatia’s win over Belarus.England are familiar with needing a result at home to secure qualification for the World Cup. A home tie against Greece at Old Trafford lay in wait for the Three-Lions in October 2001.
Hopefully Beckham can score another one like this tonight It took a last minute spectacular free-kick from then England captain David Beckham to secure passage to Japan and Korea. The LA Galaxy star will most likely be on the bench tonight but don’t be surprised if the legendary midfielder plays a role tonight.England probable line-up:Green, Johnson, Terry, Upson, Cole; Lennon, Barry, Lampard, Gerrard, Rooney, HeskeyGivemefootball.com - England to secure a narrow 2-1 win.
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