Competition: FIFA World Cup
Live/Repeat: Live
Venue: Nelson Mandela Bay, Port Elizabeth
Slovenia vs England Live
MATCH PREVIEWSlovenia coach Matjaz Kek described qualification for South Africa as "a fairytale ending from a Hollywood movie," and a point on Wednesday would take the smallest country at the World Cup through to the last 16. In contrast, England's campaign has the feel of a second-rate black comedy, despite the presence of a supposedly A-list cast.
England's build-up to this crucial game has been overshadowed by John Terry's outspoken comments, which prompted a public rebuke from coach Fabio Capello. If there are divisions within the camp, now is the time for harmony - anything other than an England win is likely to mean the Three Lions fail at the opening stage for the first time since 1958.
England are unbeaten in the all-red kit they will use, while they have won all three previous matches in which referee Wolfgang Stark officiated. Stark took charge of Chelsea's European exit to Inter Milan this season, when John Terry (of all people) accused him of being disrespectful.
England have made a habit of finding the winning habit when it really matters - they won their final group match in 1986 and 1990 despite failing to win their opening two games. Victory would be enough to top Group C unless the Americans also beat Algeria. In that scenario, the two sides would be separated by goal difference, goals scored or even the drawing of lots.
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