The pre-match build-up will include reflections on six decades of FA Cup history, in-depth interviews with managers and players, and 'Goal of the Tournament' with Radio 1's Chris Moyles and Comedy Dave.

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However, Hurst fears that Capello's squad does not have the strength in-depth to win the World Cup.

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Wales have another season to try to add to that strength in depth before the 2011 World Cup and there were encouraging signs in Cardiff.

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And, despite having 10 players away with Ireland's World Cup squad, they had enough strength in depth to topple the Ospreys and earn a quarter-final away to Irish rivals Ulster.

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The Danish league finally turned professional in 1978 and, although one of their star players Allan Simonsen was named European Footballer of the Year, they still lacked the quality in depth to qualify for the World Cup finals.

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And while there may not be much depth in central defense, the World Cup isn't a season-long competition: As long as your starters remain healthy and available for seven games, you're fine.

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And here are a few others, the result of our own in-depth - two minute - musing over a cup of tea.

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