England given tough World Cup group in Brazil draw
England will face Italy, Uruguay and Costa Rica in the Group Stage of the 2014 World Cup.
Bale and Kompany respond to England's tough draw
Real Madrid star Gareth Bale and Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany have reacted to England's difficult Group D drawing with Italy, Uruguay and Costa Rica.
Bale will sit out the tournament in Brazil after Wales failed to qualify, while Kompany will be part of the Belgium team hotly tipped to go far in the competition next summer.
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