5 teams that England will want to avoid at the World Cup

#4 Argentina

England and Argentina go a long way back

England and Argentina go a long way back if the World Cup encounters are taken into consideration. From Diego Maradona's hand of God to David Beckham's red card in 1998 and redemption in 2002, both these nations have been involved in some of the most iconic World Cup encounters.

Jorge Sampaoli's men had to work hard to have a chance of reaching Russia but with qualification sorted, this Argentina side can prove to be a difficult task for any team in the competition.

After all, undermining any side with Lionel Messi in it can be judged as plain stupidity. La Albiceleste have a point to prove in this World Cup, and it will be best for Harry Kane and co. to avoid them at the beginning of the competition.

Key player: Lionel Messi (Duh!?)

Manager: Jorge Sampaoli

Head to head: Played 14; England - 6, Argentina - 3, Draw - 5