Fabio Capello has confirmed that England (11/2 in the outright betting) will be based at Royal Bafokeng Sports Campus, near Rustenberg, during the World Cup, despite facilities not yet being complete.

The Three Lions boss has been impressed each time he has visited the complex at Phokeng and, having been given assurances from officials it will be ready in time, England will use it as a base throughout their time in South Africa.

I’m really happy. We checked everything and it improved a lot from the last time we stayed here,” Capello said.

“The pitches are good and will be better for June. The pitches and the centre we choose will be very important for us.

“The hotel is really, really nice and the medical centre will be ready in two months. I’m really, really happy because it’s the third time I’ve stayed here and the facilities are fantastic.

“We visited four different places and this was the best.”

England open their campaign on June 12 with an evening kick-off against USA and are 1/2 in the early match betting, with the Americans available at 9/2 and the draw at 11/4.

Capello’s men also line up alongside Slovenia and Algeria in Group C but are fancied to top the group at 1/3, with USA next best at 4/1, while England are a strong 1/14 to make it through to the knockout stages.