Back on point, which is "USA USA USA"
Here is a look at our opponents in the group
Algeria set to ditch their three-man defence | Zonal Marking
(I still think they might play a 3/5 man back line, but could go either way. 3 center backs works well against 2 out and out strikers, poorly against 1 striker with other forwards playing as wingers or with a withdrawn striker.
Slovenia – 4-4-2, hard-working, organised etc | Zonal Marking
Similar to us, slightly less quality. As the article shows though, they have the better order of games with playing England last, which could mean England are already through as winners and won't give a shit, making it harder for us.
Tactical analysis of England’s system | Zonal Marking
Reaction to their warm up games:
Two friendlies lead Capello back to square one | Zonal Marking
That lineup is from a friendly, the actual first choice starting lineup will replace Walcott with Lennon, Barry coming in for Milner but playing Carricks role (more defensive), Lampard coming in for Carrick but breaking forward more, Ashley Cole coming in for Bains and being much better, and Heskey coming in for Crouch and scoring less goals but working more.
Against us it will likely be Gerrard and Lampard in the middle of midfield with Joe Cole left, because Barry isn't quite fit. This could be good because Lampard and Gerrard are similar players, although Gerrard is better, who tend to get in each others way or waiting for the other to do something, instead of working as a unit.