A ComRes survey commissioned by BBC Radio 5 Live's Victoria Derbyshire programme reveals only 13% of the English public think Fabio Capello's team can end their 44-year wait and win the World Cup in South Africa, which starts today.

The survey results, exclusively broadcast on this morning's Victoria Derbyshire programme (Friday 11 June, 10am-12pm), show a third of those questioned (31%) believe England will make it to the quarter-finals, whilst 17% think England will get to the semi-final.

However, 7% think they won't get past the first round group stage.

Women are more optimistic about the national team's chances, with 17% saying England can win the World Cup, compared to just 9% of men.

Of those who don't think England can lift the cup, Brazil are the clear favourites, with 24% of people backing them to win, whilst 14% of those questioned think European champions Spain will be successful.

In a World Cup-themed programme, Victoria Derbyshire was joined by David Pleat, former England manager Terry Venables and former England internationals Dion Dublin, Steve Hodge, Earl Barrett and Rodney Marsh to give their thoughts on the survey results and their assessment of England's chances.
 
The programme was live from current England captain Steven Gerard's old school, Cardinal Heenan in West Derby, Liverpool, speaking to his ex teachers, coaches and pupils.

They were joined by pupils of England star striker Wayne Rooney's old school, De La Salle Humanities College, for a special football match between the two schools at 10.30am to celebrate the start of the World Cup.
 
Radio 5 Live and its sister station BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra will have live coverage of every game from every ground at the 2010 Fifa World Cup in South Africa.

Radio 5 live will provide live commentary and expert analysis throughout the tournament, as well as the sights, sounds, news and views from the first ever World Cup finals to be held in Africa.

Full details can be found at bbc.co.uk/5live.

ComRes World Cup Survey for 5 Live's Victoria Derbyshire programme:

How well do you think England will do in the World Cup?

13% of all people think that England will win the World Cup.
31% think that England will make it to the quarter-finals
17% think that England will reach the Semi-final.
14% of all people think that England will reach the first knockout round.

Which team do you think will win the World Cup?

People who don't think that England will win the World Cup were asked to state which of the other 31 qualified teams they think will do so:

Brazil: 24%
Spain 14%
Germany: 7%
Italy: 5%
Argentina: 5%
France: 3%

If you use any material from this release please credit Victoria Derbyshire, Radio 5 Live, Monday-Friday, 10am-12pm.

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