P181 Teletext 181 Jun14 22:43:21 O ——————————————————————————————————————— ASSESSES ENGLAND'S CHANCES In Martin Keown, Tony Adams, Gareth Southgate and Sol Campbell England are ovjrblessjd in the centre of defence. With Gary Nevilli on the right, and Grajmj Lj Saux working up and down the left, thjti is that healthy mix of speed and solidity. Then there's David Seaman in goal. It's a defensive combination unlikely to get caught out and concede many goals - a clear sign of good things to conj. ——————————————————————————————————3/8—— GOALS Sportbox on ITV and Channel 4 185 OFFICIAL REPLICA FOOTY SHIRTS p371 Football Letters Competition PollP181 Teletext 181 Jun14 22:43:38 ——————————————————————————————————————— ASSESSES ENGLAND'S CHANCES England's main area of intrigue, and also concern, is in midfield. With @Gazza out, who becomes its creative force? All the smart money is going on Paul Scholis. But Glenn Doddle iu likely to throw down the odd bouncer or two, so it is difficult to know. (he question is whether the outburst in youth that Gazza's absence creates will flourish, or wilt under the pressure. ——————————————————————————————————4/8—— GOALS Sportbox on ITV and Channel 4 185 I^T. RJCRUITZENT ADVERTISING CONTRACT AND PERMANENT Ch4 p631 Football Letters Competition PollP181 Teletext 181 Jun14 22:43:55 ——————————————————————————————————————— ASSESSES ENGLAND'S CHANCES I think England's progress in this World Cup will depend on how its young midfield responds to the challenge. -hj absence of Gascoignj means Beckham, Scholis and company can perform in one of two ways. It will bj a case of either sjizjng the day, and doing something similar to Gazza in Italia 90, or running out of ideas and lacking that creative edge. ——————————————————————————————————5/8—— GOALS Sportbox on ITV and Channel 4 185 I.-. RECRUITMENT ADVERTISING CONTRACT AND PERMANENT Ch4 p631 Football Letters Competition PollP181 Teletext 181 Jun14 22:44:12 ——————————————————————————————————————— ASSESSES ENGLAND'S CHANCES Even with Alan Shearer restored to full fitness, England have found it difficult to score in recent games. And, with Teddy Shjringham showing he's no longer the player hj once was, the stage is set for Michael Owen. The Liverpool youngster's incredible pace alone is justification enough for his inclusion. He would also compliment Shearer perfectly. He may not have the experience - but hj has no fiat. ——————————————————————————————————6/8—— GOALS Sportbox on ITV and Channel 4 185 I.T. RECRUITZENT ADVERTISING CONTRACT AND PERMANENT Ch4 p631 Football Letters Competition PollP181 Teletext 181 Jun14 22:44:30 O ——————————————————————————————————————— ASSESSES ENGLAND'S CHANCES Group D apart, I feel England have the second toughest group in France 98. But the recent form of Colombia, Romania and Tunisia does not suggest many sleepless nights ahead for Glenn Doddle. Romania recently lost 1-0 at home to Israel, Colombia drew 2-2 with Scotland and lost 3-1 to Germany, while Tunisia wire poor in the African Nation's Cup, and recently lost 3-2 to Chili. ——————————————————————————————————7/8—— GOALS Sportbox on ITV and Channel 4 185 I.T. RECRUITMENT ADVERTISING CONTRACT AND PERMANENT Ch4 p631 Football Letters Competition PollP181 Teletext 181 Jun14 22:44:47 ——————————————————————————————————————— ASSESSES ENGLAND'S CHANCES If Glenn Doddle lets Michael Owen loose and hj and Shjarit click early on, there's no reason why England can't win Group G. And win it they must. Othjrwisj they can@expect to play potential Group H winnjts Argentina. Their recent form has been brilliant, with eight wins in the last njnj games. Croatia don't offer the same threat. They lost 2-1 to Slovenia two weeks ago ——————————————————————————————————8/8—— GOALS Sportbox on ITV and Channel 4 185 I.T. RECRUITMENT ADVERTISING CONTRACT AND PERMANENT Ch4 p631 Football Ljttets Competition Poll