World Cup Group C: Key stats, info and odds

Odds to qualify from the group: 3/10

Odds to win the World Cup: 6/1

Australia

Manager: Former Holland boss Bert Van Marwijk took over from Ange Postecoglou following Australia’s World Cup qualification. It’s unconfirmed if Van Marwijk will stay on but his experience may prove vital if Australia are to make it to the knock-out rounds. The 66-year-old led the Netherlands to a World Cup final in 2010.

Best WC result: The best it’s got for Australia was a last-16 appearance in Germany in 2006. The Socceroos topped their group before going out to a 95^th minute Francesco Totti penalty against Italy.

How they play: Van Marwijk will play a variation on 4-4-2 and prioritise structure and discipline. He’ll pin hopes on the talented trio of Aaron Mooy, Tom Rogic and Massimo Luongo to crack opposition defences.

One to watch: Huddersfield Town’s Aaron Mooy will be the key-man in the midfield. Playing in a deep-playmaker role, Mooy can utilise his pin-point passing range and sharp eye for a pre-assist. If the 27-year-old’s on form then the Socceroos could have a chance of escaping the group.

Things to consider: Tim Cahill is still their most established forward, despite being 39-years-old. Van Marwijk has brought in the younger Andrew Nabbout and Jamie MacLaren but it may be the midfield where the games are won.

Odds to qualify from the group: 4/6

Odds to win the World Cup: 500/1

Peru

Manager: Coach Ricardo Gareca has had illustrious managing career in Argentina and latterly in Brazil with Palmeiras. He’s now guided the team to their first World Cup finals since 1982.

Best WC Result: Given they haven’t qualified for a World Cup for 36 years, you will have to go back to the times when you got two points for a win. The ‘class of 1970’ Peru squad made the quarter-finals losing to the eventual winners Brazil.

How they play: Gareca has added a little more beauty as well as substance to Peru’s play. They are likely to set-up in a 4-2-3-1 formation with the evergreen Paolo Guerrero in attack. Gareca has also been working on a possible switch to 4-4-2 with Jefferson Farfan partnering Guerrero in attack.

One to watch: Guerrero is the star of the team racking up 34 goals in 87 international appearances. If Peru score then it will usually be him.

Things to consider: Gareca is conscious of his team’s lack of back-up to Guerrero. Farfan still has something to offer but both players are the wrong side of 30. It may be that Watford loan star Andre Carrillo comes to the fore.

Odds to qualify from the group: 7/4

Odds to win the World Cup: 200/1

Denmark

Manager: Former Manchester City and Norwich City player Age Hareide took over as Denmark manager in 2016. Previously in charge of Norway, this is the first international tournament he has qualified for.

Best WC result: France ’98 is the best it’s got for Denmark. A narrow quarter-final loss to eventual finalist Brazil represented a solid performance. They have only qualified twice since then with this being their first time back in the World’s elite since 2010.

How they play: The defence will be held down by Simon Kjaer and Chelsea’s Andreas Christensen and protected by Thomas Delaney. This will allow Eriksen to flourish and hope to provide the likes of Kasper Dolberg and Yussuf Poulsen in attack.

One to watch: Christian Eriksen is undoubtedly the star of the show for the Danes. The Tottenham play-maker has kept improving since his move from Ajax in 2013.

An impressive tournament from the 26-year-old could attract the attention of Europe’s big guns.

Things to consider: Despite not qualifying for either the tournament last time out, Denmark will be expected to qualify from the group. However, they could find goals hard to come by despite naming five strikers. The five men have a combined record of eight goals between them with Eriksen top-scorer with 21.

Odds to qualify from the group: 4/6

Odds to win the World Cup: 80/1

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