U.S. vs. England: Head-to-Head

Chelsea star Frank Lampard will lead England against the United States at Wembley Stadium on Wededsday.

England face the United States as they look to claim their third consecutive victory over their opponents.


Here, PA Sport looks at both countries.


MANAGERS
The jury is still out on Fabio Capello with the Italian only having been in charge of England for two games and a record so far of one win and one defeat. However, it was the manner of the defeat against France in March which was disappointing, with their lack of creativity, technique or ability to hold on to the ball. Although Capello's club record is beyond question he is completely unproven at international level. A stylish win over the United States will not satisfy the English public, who would expect nothing else.


Bob Bradley was installed as interim coach in December 2006 before being confirmed as official coach last May. Bradley has previously managed Chicago Fire, New York/New Jersey MetroStars and Chivas USA over nine seasons and was voted Major League Soccer Coach of the Year in 1998, as he led Fire to the double. Following the game with England, the USA play Spain and Argentina before they twice face Barbados in World Cup qualifiers.


PLAYERS
England have most of their top names available for the friendly and include Los Angeles-based David Beckham in their squad. John Terry will be looking to atone for his penalty miss against Manchester United in last week's Champions League final. A number of players - notably those on the fringes - will be looking to impress with the World Cup qualifiers starting in Andorra in September.


The USA have a number of established British-based players including midfielders DaMarcus Beasley, of Rangers, Fulham's Clint Dempsey and goalkeeper Tim Howard, who will be tasting European football next season with Everton. Beckham's Los Angeles Galaxy team-mate Landon Donovan is set to get his 100th cap on Wednesday when he would become the youngest American player to win a century of caps.


RECENT FORM
England will no doubt fully absorb next month their failure to qualify for the finals of Euro 2008 when the tournament gets under way. Their inability to make the finals prompted the dismissal of manager Steve McClaren and their form since Capello's introduction has been less than impressive. They edged a 2-1 victory over Switzerland before defeat by France but they have been accused of merely continuing the ineptitude they showed before the Italian's appointment.


The Americans, in contrast, are unbeaten in 2008 under Bradley with the team on a five-match unbeaten run. So far this year they have beaten Sweden and Poland as well as drawing with Mexico.