Spain on course for Argentina clash

FAVOURITES Spain are facing a potentially mouthwatering semi-final clash with Argentina – provided Diego Maradona’s troubled side can settle in time for their opening game with Nigeria in Johannesburg.

Meanwhile, on the other side of the draw – if everything goes according to how the bookies are calling World Cup 2010 – England are careering towards a clash in Cape Town with Brazil in the last four.

Last night’s draw ensures that, provided they take care of their own part of the deal, the European champions can prove their worth in the best way possible: a World Cup final against the five-times champions in Johannesburg on July 11.