World Cup Preview: Can England Survive Deadly Group D?

This is the fourth post in a series previewing the World Cup's eight groups. Find Group A here, Group B here, Group C here and check back later this week for looks at groups E, F, G and H.

The 2014 World Cup's Group D is straight-up brutal. Like, cringe-inducing, churn-you-stomach brutal if you support any of its four teams. Getting to the tournament's knockout stage will be a true achievement for anyone from this group, England and Italy included.

Who will eventually emerge victorious? Which players can bring joy to even the most casual soccer fan? What will be the funnest storylines to follow? Read more...