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England scrape through to second round

England scrape through to second round

England are through to the last 16 of the 2010 World Cup after beating Slovenia 1-0 in their crucial Group C clash in Port Elizabeth. more

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CLUB INFORMATION

Slovenia were surprise qualifiers for the 2010 World Cup, coming through the play-offs where they beat the more fancied Russians over two legs.

Their qualification was built on strong home form, which is something they will have to overcome South Africa, where they will be making their second finals appearance after a debut in 2002.

Getting out of the group stages will be their target and anything beyoind that viewed as a bonus for the side.


Coach: Matjaž Kek
Nickname: None
Honours: None
Previous World Cup appearances: 1 (2002)
Best World Cup finish: Round 1 (2002)
LAST FIVE RESULTS:
23/06 Slovenia 0-1 England
18/06 Slovenia 2-2 USA
13/06 Algeria 0-1 Slovenia
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