10 Reasons England Will Win The World Cup 2014

By Sam Heard /

9. Gary Neville€™s Impact

Since the start of the 2011/12 season, the Manchester United legend has been a revelation in the world of football punditry, using his wealth of experience on the field to deliver expert analysis, insight and chatter to Sky Sports€™ thousands of viewers. As well as his obvious expertise regarding all things football, Gary Neville has shown he isn€™t afraid to make his opinions known regardless of whether or not it ruffles a few feathers. It should come as no surprise that the appointment of such a venerable figure in the footballing world to England€™s coaching staff on May 14th 2012 should have inspired so much confidence. He may have been part of England€™s disappointing Euro 2012 campaign, but the ex-England right-back has now had plenty of time to work his influence on the squad. With such a youthful team competing in Brazil, Gary Neville and his 85-England caps will be of vital importance this World Cup €“ particularly as many of the players may now have a new-found respect for him after listening to his insight every weekend on television.