Germany team manager Oliver Bierhoff rates England a better chance of World Cup glory than his own nation!

The Germans will face tough competition from Brazil, Spain and England when it aims for a fourth World Cup title in South Africa next summer.

Asked who his favourites are, Bierhoff said: "Brazil, Spain, also England under coach Fabio Capello.

"Then comes Germany."

He added: "I see us on a level with Argentina and Italy, but I also think Ivory Coast is very strong."