Bradley confident US players can cope with the pressure and slay Slovenia

UNITED STATES coach Bob Bradley says he and his team will take the lessons from the disappointment they suffered at Ellis Park just under a year ago as they prepare to face Slovenia in a World Cup Group C match which they cannot afford to lose today.

The Americans were 2-0 up against Brazil at half-time in the final of the Confederations Cup at the Johannesburg stadium on June 28, 2009, only to lose the match 3-2.

Today a win for Slovenia and for England against Algeria would leave qualification for the knockout phase out of the hands of Bradley’s team.