Mission Impossible

As England begin their World Cup campaign, former striker Alan Shearer rates their chances…

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History and common sense say England have no chance, but hope springs eternal for long-suffering fans as the Three Lions kick off their World Cup against Tunisia on Monday (BBC1, kick-off 7pm).

Four years ago in Brazil, under Roy Hodgson, England endured their joint-shortest World Cup finals campaign ever as they were dumped out of the tournament in the group stage after failing to win a match.