How did they get there: As a member of CSA's Europe Elite League, England qualified automatically.
Manager: Marco Garibaldi. The 52-year-old Italian was made England boss in January 2008 after the shocking resignation of Iain Greenwood-Smith. Has managed MLF Europe sides Madrid Cosmos in 1998-2000 and Rome Rage 2005-2007 as well as managing CSA Italia League side AC Cusini from 1994-1997.
Captain: Mark Strickland. The 24-year-old London United defender from Smethwick was part of the side that won the CSA World Cup two years ago. England just cannot afford to be without him.
Euro highlights: The 1996 win on home soil. England beat Italy in the final 3-1 with two goals from Mike Barry and another from Kevin Kennedy.
Euro legend: Mike Barry. Starred in the campaigns in 1996 and the poor 2000 competition.
Star player: Edward Redwood. Introduced as a fresh-faced 18-year-old four years ago, the London United wunderkind is current CSA World Player of the Year. Defenders sweat everytime they hear his name. He can score from the whole 30 yards, and is completely two-footed. The redheaded striker is only second in England CSA all-time scoring leader with 28 compared to Mike Barry's 34. All that at the age of only 22!
Strengths: Long balls. With Redwood and Brian Nixon up front, Craig Cohen "CraiCo", James Douglas and Kevin Warhurst can make dangerous long passes from the midfield.
Weaknesses: Experience. Defenders John Macdonald and Steven Tweedy, at a combined age of only 40, are only in their first MLF season. Also veteran 'keeper Simon Herding sometimes makes horrendous gaffes.
World ranking: 1st.
Our verdict: They could go all the way with they quality.
