World Cup 2010: 'I think the USA will score 10 goals' - what fans are saying ahead of England's opening showdown at World Cup 2010

Party in full swing near Royal Bafokeng stadium in Rustenburg

12 Jun 2010 15:59:00

By Noah Davis & Amar Singh in Rustenburg

More On :  England, USA, England vs USA
England and USA supporters today descended on the tiny bars and cafes around the Royal Bafokeng Stadium in Rustenburg, to get in the mood for tonight's World Cup 2010 showdown.

Fans blared vuvuzelas, waved flags and enjoyed the cheap food and drinks beneath sunny skies. Goal.com UK interrupted the partying to get some predictions for the big game.
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Alex Hunter, 25. An engineer from Newcastle



"England are going to win 2-0. Rooney and Lampard will score. This is going be a stroll. I watched USA in their last friendly against Australia. They won 3-1 but they were poor and Australia were even poorer."





Guleid Hussen, 34, engineer from San Francisco and Mike Levitt, 26, a journalist from Stamford, Connecticut

Mike: "What really matters is a good performance. Our biggest games come later in the group stage. Final score today will be 2-1 England."

Guleid: "2-1, United States. England are incredibly talented, but historically they don't play well together. The U.S. is scrappy and hard working. I'm worried about Onyewu in the back, but I think we'll pull it out."



Kelly Hill, 31, Anthea Lawrence, 32, and Lisa Bowler, 32 from Langdon Hill, Essex.

Kelly: "It will be close, maybe 2-1 to England. I don't mind a couple of goals, makes it more exciting."

Anthea: "This will not be an easy game, but England will win it 3-1."

Lisa: "2-1 for me, Rooney will score. We are so excited, we are following England's group games on a two-week round trip and really enjoying ourselves."



Michael Dade, 45. A trade show manger from New York City.



"USA 2, England 2. We will see Altidore score a goal and Carlos Bocanegra."










Richard Rose, 45. A builder from Birmingham



"England will win 2-1. I can see the US getting a lucky early goal and then we'll smash 'em. Two goals for Rooney. If he plays to his potential this will be his tournament."







Tre, 5. Student from Cincinnati, Ohio.



"USA will get 10 goals."










Christine, 41. An office manager from New York City and Vicki, 39. A realtor from Arizona


Christine: "I'm hopeful the United States will win today, maybe 2-1."


Vicky: "The USA is definitely going to beat England, and I think it's going to be 1-0."







Andy Keates, 31. A salesman from Cheshunt



"It's going to be 2-1 to England. I think the US will nick one and we do make mistakes - but Crouchy and Rooney will save the day for England."








Crystal Fredricks, 29 and Julie Fredricks, 47 from Johannesburg


Crystal: "I am hoping for a 2-0 win tonight for England. Gerrard will score and maybe Rooney. I have been living in London for three years so love England and Liverpool!

Julie: "My daughter has made me a Liverpool and England fan. Come on captain Steven Gerrard!"






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