World Cup: Uruguay vs England preview

This will be a crucial match for both England and Uruguay as they face each other in Sao Paulo on Thursday. England lost their opening match 2-1 against Italy, so they must win if they want to advance, while Uruguay were the victims of the first big upset of the tournament as they were beaten by Costa Rica. Some specialists argued that Wayne Rooney should start on the bench after a weak performance against Italy but head coach Roy Hodgson probably thinks otherwise. A few changes might take place though, including a starting place for Jack Wilshere. Steven Gerrard and Daniel Sturridge both picked up minor knocks against Italy, but they are expected to be available. Uruguay received a boost from Luis Suarez, the striker missed the opening match due to a knee injury but he confirmed that he will be available for the England match. The most likely starting line-ups should be as follows: Uruguay: Muslera - Caceres, Lugano, Godin, Pereira - Gargano, Arevalo - Rodriguez, Forlan, Suarez - Cavani England: Hart - Johnson, Jagielka, Cahill, Baines - Gerrard, Wilshere - Welbeck, Rooney, Sterling - Sturridge My prediction: England to win 2-1. Here are the odds for the match at Bet365: Uruguay win - 27/10 Draw - 12/5 England win - 23/20