I'm a fellow Yank on the forum, you're not alone! Of course the US can beat England, the US has the talent to beat any team on any given day. They also have the inconsistency to make teams like Trinidad and Tobago look like CONCACAF contenders at times. We are frustratingly inconsistent.
I fee the US plays better against big opposition with good midfielders. We are a counter-attacking team, so England will be the game that will play best to our abilities. The fact that they needed two own goals against Japan is encouraging, but anything can happen with Rooney and Gerrard attacking our goal. They will possess the ball, and we will count on against the run of play goals, just like against Spain and Brazil in the Confederations Cup.
I think some teams in the EPL will take a look at Michael Bradley once the Finals are over. He is poised to breakout. He's a great box to box midfielder, and would fit in the English game perfectly, as his fitness and physicality is outstanding.
I don't expect the US to win, but I know they have a chance, and that's all I ask. Viva Tio Sam!
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