Capital punishment for England at Wembley?
I always find it tough tipping a winner between the Aussies and England. My heart says we're in with a shout - my head tells me I should be worried.
The bookies rarely get their prices drastically wrong and Skybet's 1-6 on a win for the Kangaroos is the best you'll get on Tim Sheen's men.
Sportingbet have Steve McNamara's hosts as far out as 6-1 - surely we're got more chance than that. We all hope so.
Comfortable wins over France and Wales have done little to suggest - not that they ever could - that we're ready for the Green and Golds. The International Rugby League Awards in London on Wednesday night underlined the task facing England - not one of our boys made it into the team of the year.
But enough of the sulking... I think we can give the bookies and Australia a run for their money. Back at Wembley and with a partisan crowd behind them, I fancy England's pack - led by Jamie Peacock, Gareth Ellis and Adrian Morley - to provide a decent platform for the likes of Rangi Chase and Kevin Sinfield to cause our visitors a few problems.
England's strength lays down the middle. With the likes of James Graham, Ben Westwood and Chris Heightington also in attendance, I'm expecting an explosive start from the guys doing the hard yards.
In full-back Sam Tomkins we have an elusive attacking talent that the Aussies will be wary of. The Wigan favourite looks a bargain at 14-1 with Ladbrokes to grab the first try.
England, though, are still gelling and +16 point handicap at evens with bet365 looks the best way to cash in. A good display, though, and who knows what we could do come the final at Elland Road.
Greg Inglis is back for the Kangaroos, but should be a little rusty after so long on the sidelines. A breathtaking centre when in full flow - let's hope, for England's sake, he takes a while to get into his stride.
Full-back - and newly crowned player of the year - Billy Slater is 12-1 to grab a hat-trick and that's surely worth a flutter. The Melbourne ace always looks outstanding against England.
As for Wales versus New Zealand - the Kiwis by 51-60 points is 10-3 with Ladbrokes. It should be a massacre.
