Poor Italy. They are the only team to score 5 points in a group stage ever to go out of a major tournament. And on goal difference too. Aw.

1) Brazil seem to have more strength in depth. Looking at the Brazilian bench I'd day it's just a little bit stronger than Argentina's, and that can be a crucial factor in tournaments.
Again, I think that's a matter of opinion. You're right in saying they are the world champions which IS very difficult to argue with when debating who the best team is but when you look at the options available to the Argies on the bench, Tevez, Coloccini (spelling..?), Kily Gonzales, Gustavo Lopez, Cambiasso, Solari etc. Anyway I hope they show the Argentina v Brazil match on Bravo cause they have been showing COMMEBOL qualifiers recently.

3) It is an Englishman's duty to dislike the Argentinians, whereas we have nothing against Brazil.
Can't argue with that. Kinda makes me look like a traitor and nullifies any counter arguement I have pro Argentina. Damn my national pride.

I am surprised at the amount of people that have picked England having watched us played off the park by Spain. I am normally renowned for my optimism concerning the English national side, but we just look inflexible and unimaginative. We revolve around David Beckham when we should be building a team! Like the Czechs, the Americans, the Greeks. Screw Beckham. Bench him. Lampard, Gerrard, Downing and Wright-Phillips for me. Of course as long as Sven is in charge......more chance seeing Darren Byfield win a cap.