Former Manchester City assistant Angelo Gregucci believes that there will be ‘no surprises’ in England’s XI tomorrow.

The Three Lions take on Italy in their opening game of the World Cup in Manuas on Saturday.

Former Manchester City assistant Angelo Gregucci believes that there will be ‘no surprises’ in England’s XI tomorrow.

The Three Lions take on Italy in their opening game of the World Cup in Manuas on Saturday.

And the Lazio” data-scaytid=”15″>ex-Lazio defender, who used to work in the Premier League with Roberto Mancini, has insisted that Cesare Prandelli will know what to expect.

“Hodgson’s team put a lot of emphasis on speed and play at a furious rate,” he told Corriere di Bergamo.

“They are young and can pass the ball, playing at a high intensity. But on a tactical level they will not spring any surprises.

“I’m sure they’ll play vaguely a 4-4-2, with probably a single striker supported by an attacking midfielder.

“I think that will depend on Rooney, who isn’t exactly enjoying the best form at the moment.

“Lampard and Gerrard have a lot of craft, but little dynamism, but England are very dangerous out wide.

“Sterling and Welbeck could hurt us, but I think this World Cup will be a lot like USA ’94, with players’ gasping for air towards the end.”

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