Quite right. I want England to win it, but hand on heart, I can't see it happening. Brazil have the most exceptional players and they have reserves for all of them. I am not saying they are unbeatable, just that they are likely to beat anyone on a sunny pitch given normal luck.
At the moment, Germany is cold and windy and rainy. If it stays like this for all of England's games, I for one, will not be complaining!
Alex Ferguson is a Scot, whose job it is to win the League with Manchester United. He does not want one of his most precious assets risked on England's behalf in any event.
Let's just hope Michael Owen has recovered and stays injury free.