英格蘭應該會堅持5人中場的陣型，加上魯尼一個單前鋒，而葡萄牙也將在前鋒保萊塔身後排出相同的陣型，而這也是他們長久以來堅持的打法。
英格蘭-
後防線在定位球的防守一直是薄弱環節，特裏，費迪南德和坎貝爾都顯得不夠硬氣，特裏的失誤還送給厄瓜多爾一粒進球。
右後衛內維爾將傷癒歸來，可以和貝克漢姆相互配合，加上左路的科爾，他是全隊發揮最穩定的人之一。
中場，英格蘭擁有世界級別的貝克漢姆，傑拉德，蘭帕德，但是三人組合卻並未閃光，特別是蘭帕德。
喬 科爾會給對手帶來措手不及的進攻，歐文 哈格裏夫斯負責控制局面，不過，離開442陣型的英格蘭似乎始終無法完全適應。
前鋒，20歲的魯尼本場出賽將是他代表國家隊出賽第33場，如果情況不對，埃裏克松還可以換上克勞奇，換回442陣型，速度著稱的倫農也是替補席上的好選擇。
葡萄牙-
後防線，4名後衛存在弱點，但是表現的極為頑強，4場比賽只丟一球。
相對於克勞奇的空中優勢，面對魯尼的卡瓦略和梅拉壓力將減小，米格爾和瓦倫特不拘泥于防守，有進攻的能力和意識。
中場，因為德科和科斯蒂尼亞的停賽，斯科拉裏不得不在中場作了調整，接替位置的人經驗同樣豐富，佩蒂特代替科斯蒂尼亞，西芒取代德科，菲戈可能從邊路轉到中路，為保萊塔製造機會。
C羅如果傷癒可以上場，將與科爾再決高下，
如果他不能上場，蒂亞戈可能將負責中路，菲戈仍然打邊路。
前鋒，截至對安哥拉的比賽中的那粒進球，保萊塔在為國家隊出場85次以來已經進球47個，
總體來説，
英格蘭近來表現，有威脅的進攻不多，不過他們素來在大的賽事有先抑後揚的風格。
斯科拉裏則因為停賽困擾而將面對一場嚴峻的考驗。
鏈結 http://sports.yahoo.com/sow/news?slug=reu-worldenglandtactics&prov=reuters&type=lgns
World-England v Portugal tactics
ESSEN, Germany, June 30 (Reuters) - England seem set to retain a five-man midfield supporting lone striker Wayne Rooney despite their struggles with the system against Ecuador while Portugal will line up the same way behind Pauleta in a formation they have long used and perfected.
ENGLAND
Defence:
Central defence, traditionally an English strength, has been a worry in Germany. Woeful defending at set-pieces allowed Sweden to score twice in the 2-2 Group draw as John Terry, Rio Ferdinand and substitute Sol Campbell all looked poor while a Terry error almost gifted Ecuador the lead in the second round.
Ever-reliable right-back Gary Neville is set to return after a calf injury and should link well with former Manchester United team mate David Beckham while fleet-footed Ashley Cole on the left has probably been England's most reliable performer.
Midfield:
England arrived in Germany boasting "world class midfielders" in the shape of Beckham, Steven Gerrard and Frank Lampard but the trio have failed to shine as a unit, Lampard especially off-beam with his shooting.
Joe Cole has been an occasional threat cutting in from the left while Owen Hargreaves, set to get the holding role, is solid enough but England have never really looked comfortable away from 4-4-2.
Attack:
In the absence of injured Michael Owen everything will flow through powerhouse Rooney who will be winning his 33rd cap at the age of 20. He has looked menacing and purposeful rather than dangerous so far as he regains sharpness after his broken foot layoff.
Both sides will remember how the game swung dramatically in Portugal's favour when he went off injured in their Euro 2004 quarter-final.
If England fail to make progress then Sven-Goran Eriksson can throw on big striker Peter Crouch and revert to 4-4-2 and also has the speed of winger Aaron Lennon to introduce from the bench.
PORTUGAL
Defence:
The back four have vulnerabilities but have proved rugged and determined, held the Dutch at bay and have conceded only one goal in four games.
Centre backs Ricardo Carvalho and Fernando Meira will be happier trying to contain Rooney on the ground than Crouch in the air while fullbacks Miguel and Nuno Valente sometimes appear to enjoy getting forward more than holding position.
Midfield:
Coach Luiz Felipe Scolari has had to make adjustments to cover for suspended duo Deco and Costinha but his regular squad rotation means that the new men are also very experienced and should slot in without too many dramas.
Armando Petit will replace Costinha in the holding role while Simao Sabrosa should step in for Deco - though captain Luis Figo may be switched inside from the wing to provide the through balls on which Pauleta thrives.
Maniche has been impressive so far, looks full of running and has two goals, while Cristiano Ronaldo, should he overcome a thigh injury, will need to be at his absolute best to get the better of Cole in a repeat of a battle within a battle that was one of the tactical highlights of the Euro 2004 quarter-final.
If Ronaldo fails to make it then Tiago will come into the middle with Figo staying wide.
Attack:
Pauleta took his tally to 47 goals in 85 games when he scored the winner against Angola but has been pretty well shackled since. He knows his role well though and makes endless runs off the ball to provide a target for the midfield quintet.
General:
England have done little to strike fear into any opponent so far but their tournament history is littered with slow starts followed by big displays when it really matters.
They rarely excel against teams they are expected to beat but Portugal offer the sort of opposition that brings the best out of them.
Many players owe Eriksson a performance while England's vociferous supporters can be relied upon to deliver uplifting backing.
Scolari has plotted victories over England in the quarter-finals of the 2002 World Cup with Brazil and Euro 2004 with Portugal but this is his toughest test as he is forced to re-mould his team because of the suspensions.
However, all his players know each other well, the system is tried and tested and the squad are no longer overawed by the world's big-name teams.
Updated on Thursday, Jun 29, 2006 9:00 pm EDT
作者-佟杉杉
責編：佟杉杉