South Africa

The Gaffer says

“Right, listen son, Bafana Bafana got pace and proper hunger, and on their day they'll give anyone a proper fright — that's your ceiling, mate. My honest worry? Soft at the back and they bottle the big moments, simple as. Gut read: they nick a group game then bow out swinging. Verdict: plucky, but nailed on for an early flight home.”

After they went out

“Called it weeks ago: Bafana flatter to deceive, and Canada nicked it, just as I said they would.”