1-England: 7 points2-USA: 5 points
3-Slovenia: 4 points
4-Algeria: 0 points
England is the favorite to win Group C, but don't be surprised if Coach Fabio Capello's boys are fighting for their lives against Slovenia on June 23. An opening game draw against USA would make for an interesting storyline. A loss would be catastrophic. In the end, a USA slip up against either Slovenia or Algeria could cost the Yanks a Group C first place finish. However, they are still overwhelmingly favored to advance alongside England. Slovenia's only hope would be a truly epic mistake (red card, penalty kick, own goal) by the Americans on June 18th. Brace yourself.
above: Jozy Altidore (l) and Clint Dempsey (r) celebrate after scoring in their 2-0 thriller against Spain in the 2009 Confederations Cup. A USA upset of England would rock the global football world.
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