Predict England's group and win shirt

England were named as one of the competition's eight seeds on Wednesday, ensuring they will avoid hosts South Africa, holders Italy, Brazil, Argentina, Spain, Germany and Holland in the first phase of the finals.

However, dangerous floaters France and Portugal - who eliminated England from both Euro 2004 and World Cup 2006 - could still meet the Three Lions in a 'Group of Death' that may also contain Ivory Coast and Confederations Cup finalists USA.

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Gregg Davies

Gregg Davies is the Chief Sub Editor of FourFourTwo magazine, joining the team in January 2008 and spending seven years working on the website. He supports non-league behemoths Hereford and commentates on Bulls matches for Radio Hereford FC. His passions include chocolate hobnobs and attempting to shoehorn Ronnie Radford into any office conversation.