Brazil star Kaka believes England are shaping up to be one of his country's main rivals at next summer's World Cup finals.
The South Americans have shown ominous form in progressing to the final of the Confederations Cup, where they will face the USA in Johannesburg.
Along with European champions Spain, Brazil look sure to go into next year's tournament as favourites, but the Real Madrid playmaker believes they are not the only ones capable of taking the crown.
And after seven wins in seven qualifying matches, he has has cited Fabio Capello's rejuvenated England as a major threat.
''First we have to see who gets there because, for instance, Portugal are struggling to qualify,'' he told the Daily Star. ''But I can say the most important national teams at the moment are Spain, Argentina, Italy, France and England.''
Kaka added: ''I think England are playing very well under Capello. England have a very, very good group of players.
''Of course we know now in football that just talent is not enough. But I think England can have a very good World Cup.''
LOL ENGLAND. what a joker. i mean, at least they qualified lor. but i don't see them challenging for champs.