Why England’s reserves still stand a chance in Berlin
England/Germany, 7.45pm, ITV1, Best Odds, Free Bets
With ten players ruled out through injury and David Beckham missing because of a lack of match fitness, England have a convenient excuse lined up should it all go wrong tonight in Berlin. However, in the past the away team has had the advantage in these encounters so Fabio Capello will be hoping that trend plays in his favour tonight:
» England have never lost in Berlin - winning four and drawing three of their games against West Germany and unified Germany.
» And the Three Lions last trip to Germany was in the 2002 World Cup qualifiers when England historically won 4-2.
» Likewise, Germany perform better away from home against England, going unbeaten on their last five trips to London with four wins and a penalty shoot-out victory in the other, proving that if anything it’s more a case of home disadvantage than advantage when England meet Germany.
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Posted: November 19th, 2008 by Michael Lintorn | Add Comment 
