favourable first-round draw can be the catalyst for a serious
World Cup challenge.
Cool, clear conditions greeted some of the most watched performers
in the global televised football arena when they landed at
Johannesburg international airport with manager Fabio Capello.
"I hope the World Cup will be a big success for South Africa
and also for my team. Thank you. It is good to be he
" the Italian told reporters on the airport tarmac.
Live broadcasts of virtually all English Premiership matches mean
the stars of Chelsea, Manchester United, Arsenal and Liverpool
are more recognisable to many South Africans than domestic
equivalents.
A recent survey here revealed England would be the second most
popular team after Brazil among local supporters should the national side fail to go all the way in the June 11-July 11 tournament.
Tight security surrounded the grey-suited England stars as they
followed Australia, Brazil, Argentina, Denmark, United States,
North Korea and Nigeria in reaching the first African country to
host the World Cup.
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