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Experts: World Cup 2010

Read the very best analysis comment and opinion from World Cup 2010 in South Africa, covering the latest stories on the pitch and off it.

Germany show up flaws in English game

The Germans have a player development and league structure that helps Joachim Löw better prepare the national team.

Alan Hansen: Barry needed to cover defensive ills

Fabio Capello must address the distinct lack of pace at the heart of England's defence, says Alan Hansen.

Michael Owen: Don't blame Green

Nobody should blame Robert Green for America's goal and he certainly shouldn't blame himself.

Roy Hodgson's 10 players to watch at World Cup 2010

England's Manager of the Year Roy Hodgson accepts that goal-grabbing glamour boys will steal the headlines at World Cup 2010 but picks 10 others who might make the difference this year.

Drogba fighting to be fit to face Portugal

A nation waits on the health bulletin from Didier Drogba who broke his arm in a warm-up.

England need Gareth Barry back in midfield

Everyone likes to feel wanted. But I bet Gareth Barry didn't think it would happen like this.

Adidas: we warned teams about Jabulani

Adidas say countries who complain about ball being used only have themselves to blame for not practising enough with it.

Kim Jung Il's boys ready

North Koreans emerge from their fortress to show world their talents.

England 1 USA 1

Robert Green's fumbling of Clint Dempsey's speculative shot cancels out Steven Gerrard's early opener.

Ardiles: Messi is a mirror image of Maradona

In Argentina’s 1-0 win against Nigeria, Lionel Messi played like the re-incarnation of Diego Maradona.

Cohen: Capello reminds me of Sir Alf Ramsey

It was fascinating to hear how angry Fabio Capello got against the Platinum Stars. He reminds me of Sir Alf Ramsey.

Holland 2 Denmark 0

Dirk Kuyt's tap-in seals victory for Dutch in opening World Cup 2010 Group E match in Johannesburg.

Algeria to keep faith with Chaouchi despite blunder

While uncertainty surrounds England's choice of goalkeeper, the Algeria team closed ranks behind Faouzi Chaouchi, whose blunder caused their defeat against Slovenia.

North Korea's secret society exposed to the world's gaze

Few industries are as global as football, few enterprises have such reach. North Korea remains closed to that.

Ivory Coast 0 Portugal 0

Didier Drogba's rapid return from a broken arm fails to inspire his side to a victory in their Group G clash with Portugal.

Wenger: Walcott must put England snub behind him

Arsene Wenger has urged Theo Walcott to use his World Cup heartache to Arsenal’s benefit next season.