In their first clash, England drew with United States 1-1 with a great goal of Gerrard but, a mistake of goalkeeper Peter Green, finally, permited the equalised 1-1.
Meanwhile, Algeria go into this match after their defeat against Slovenia 0-1 in their first encounter. Algeria is required to win this match if they don't want to say 'goodbye' to the World Cup, wich is the second participation in their history. Algeria qualified to the World Cup finals after overcome their archi-rival Egypt in play-offs.
England-Algeria has no background. This is the first time that both teams will fight in a World Cup.
With regard to England, Fabio Capello is dealing with strengthen defense. Lidley King is out for this match due to injury. The centre-back position was already hurting from the loss of Rio Ferdinand before the start of the tournament and probably, Jamie Carragher will go from the start. In addition, the coach has a problem with the goalkeeper. Both David James and Joe Hart have been tossed around in the media as possibly getting a chance between the posts in place of the under-fire Green.
Algeria coach Rabah Saadane could be forced to change keepers if Chaouchi isn't healthy to start, and skipper Yazid Mansouri remains out of favor with Saadane.
For their part, Algerian coach, Rabah Saadane has a doubt for caring the goal: if Chaouchi isn't healthy to start, Yazid Mansouri could be his replacement. Furthermore, Ghezzal will be out in Algeria-England due to his suspension for the red card against Slovenia.
England has a great opportunity today to lead the Group C because Slovenia has equalised 2-2 with USA. Now, Slovenia has four points, USA two points, England one and Algeria 0. However, if England wins with a gap of two or more goals, England would be the new leader.
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