Broker predictions ahead of England's final group game
The Insurance Times Fantasy Football South Africa tournament is well under way, and already managers are making some tactical moves in a bid to lead their team to glory – and take home some top prizes
With all eyes on the teams in South Africa, there’s much excitement for England as the three lions fight to make it all the way to the final in Johannesburg on 11 July. After a disappointing start against the USA at the weekend, and with Algeria up next, England’s final group C fixture against Slovenia could be crucial in their bid for qualification.
So ahead of the big match next Wednesday 23 June, we asked brokers coming to our Fantasy Football Party at Vinopolis in London – hosted by our partners, Event Insurance Services – for their predictions for the match, which will be screened live at the event.
We asked: Predict the result and scorers for England v Slovenia. Who will win the tournament overall? What is your best ever finals moment?
Debbee Chapman, Lockton:
England v Slovenia: England 2-0. Lampard (2)
Overall winner: France
Favourite moment: Zidane’s head butt on Matterazzi in the Italy v France ’06 final
Adele Rand, Peter Best Insurance:
England v Slovenia: England 1-0. Rooney
Overall winner: Italy
Favourite moment: Beckham’s sending off against Argentina in ’98
Geraldine Vogel, Aon Benfield:
England v Slovenia: England 2-1. Rooney (2)
Overall winner: Spain
Favourite moment: None
Paul Herring, Peter Best Insurance:
England v Slovenia: England 2-0. Lampard (pen) and Rooney
Overall winner: Spain
Favourite moment: England reaching the semi-final at Italia ’90
James Gilmour, Xbridge:
England v Slovenia: England 3-1. Crouch (2) and A Cole
Overall winner: Spain
Favourite moment: Michael Owen’s goal against Argentina in ’98
Ian Hall, Xbridge:
England v Slovenia: England 1-0. Rooney
Overall winner: Brazil
Favourite moment: David Platt’s goal versus Belgium at Italia ’90
John Williamson, Everard Insurance Brokers:
England v Slovenia: England 3-0. Rooney (3)
Overall winner: Argentina
Favourite moment: Lineker’s equaliser against West Germany, Italia ’90
Ross Clifton, Towergate London Market:
England v Slovenia: England 2-1. Crouch and Lampard
Overall winner: England or Holland
Favourite moment: Lineker’s second penalty versus Cameroon at Italia ’90
Andrew Elliott, Giles Insurance:
England v Slovenia: 2-0 England. Rooney and Gerrard
Overall winner: England
Favourite moment: Pele’s goal versus Sweden in ’58
Spencer James, Glencairn:
England v Slovenia: England 3-0. Rooney (2) and Gerrard
Overall winner: Holland
Favourite moment: David Platt against Belgium at Italia ’90
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