Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has sensationally dismissed England's chances of winning the World Cup under Fabio Capello's guidance.

Many shrewd pundits believe that South Africa 2010 might actually be the time when England get their hands on the most coveted trophy in world football for the first time since 1966.

Despite a recent defeat to Brazil in Qatar - a game which saw England missing a number of key players - confidence remains high in the England camp, especially under Fabio Capello's astute leadership.

The Three Lions have been rightly installed as one of the pre-tournament favourites, but they know that they will have to overcome some of world football's most seasoned nations if they are to be victorious next summer.

However, one expert has completely dismissed England's chances of glory in South Africa. Manchester United's outspoken boss Sir Alex Ferguson says that he can't see anyone except Brazil winning the showpiece event.

The Scot believes that Canarinho have the strength in depth that will prove decisive in South Africa.

‘I can’t see past Brazil, actually. They are going to be the ones in South Africa.

"They are going to be hard to beat. You just have to think of the players they can bring in - they are a supplier of great players.

‘Last season, there were 103 Brazilians in the Champions League and only 15 Englishmen. More Scots played in the Champions League last season than English players.

"I thought the 11/10 on Brazil to beat England was the bet of the century.’