the prophet

England were very impressive in their game. Quality and physical players showed a positive, Premier League attacking style. Ghana are not great and play with plenty behind the ball, hoping to counterattack. It could be one-way traffic tonight.

Panama were a little unlucky to lose 1-0 in their opening game. They did score in six of seven friendly games this year, and this average Croatian defence gives them a chance. Goals in this match, but the points shared.

I don't think it was a fluke that Congo got a draw with Portugal in their opening game, restricting them to just one shot on target. The quality of the South American sides has been on a decline for a while now.

The 3yo filly has been beaten 4L in her last two starts, not helping herself by being keen and at the rear. She showed smart form last year, winning twice on quick good/firm ground while racing up with the pace. On a handy mark now, she was rated 14 lb higher back in March and could be a big player with a more positive ride.

The 3yo filly is looking progressive. She went close in a Group 3 during April. She was a Listed winner three weeks ago, a useful Irish runner in second that day, and she posted a good rating. These rivals need to find plenty if they want to challenge her in this Listed contest.

Lightly raced 4yo, three runs this year. Possible excuses last time out. He was a good third in his two previous races, beaten by handicap rivals now rated 98, 107, 102 and 111. Coming from the rear in those races, but he ran a big race last year when making the running, and there could be a change of tactic in this handicap. Good jockey change, decent 83 racing mark, and he's now facing rivals rated 0??"85.

Lightly raced 4yo. He was a good winner in early May after coming off a seven-month break, winning a useful 14-runner handicap by 2L. The form was given a big boost by both the third and fourth in the race. It was a much stronger handicap than this Class 4 that he now tackles. The trip and conditions are similar for this contest. He will be fresh after a seven-week break, and his higher mark might not stop him from winning.