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The England Factor

Published by Arjun Naik on September 13, 2009

As the Premier League recommences following Englands qualification to next summers World Cup those members of the England squad who are guaranteed a place in Capellos twenty three can breathe easy, but what of those who have something to prove?

Lets consider those who are trying to stake a claim to be on board the plane to South Africa.

1. Ashley Young - There is no question that Young has the ability to be one of the very best players in the Premier League. At 8.4 he is 0.1 less than when he began the season, Young guarantees goals and more so assists. This season he has more to prove than ever and this could spur him on to a good season.

2. Gary Cahill - Boltons rock at the back is Cahill he has proven himself as a Premier League defender and the next step is possibly international honours. At 4.8 he is a solid performer who can chip in with his fair share of goals, he has an outside chance of making the england squad nevertheless expect steady performances from him during the season.

3. Darren Bent - Sunderlands summer signing has taken like a duck to water with regards to goal scoring, with 4 goals in 5 games it is quite possible barring injuries he may rack up 20 goals this season. At 7.2 he has risen in value but he is still cheap for a goal scorer of obvious ability, whether he makes the world cup squad remains to be seen.

4. Peter Crouch - Tottenhams striker is a proven premier league goal scorer and is an obvious threat from any kind of set piece with his towering stature. At 7.2 he has dropped in value however he is a different striker from what is already available to England, this season at Tottenham could be a massive one for Crouch who could form a formidable partnership with Defoe reminiscent of their Portsmouth days.

5. Joe Cole - Chelsea’s midfielder has had an injury ravaged 18 months, however he is nearing full fitness and despite his 9.0 price tag he is a truly gifted player. If Joe Cole performs the way he is capable of then he will not only book is place on the plane to South Africa but become the star man in your fantasy team.