It is obvious England are favourites to win the group but at the very least they should finish as runners-up if things go wrong. I am aware the USA needs to do well in the tournament to give the MLS another big boost to elevate soccer as the top sport in the USA so to that point I really want the USA to do well but I think England will qualify past the group stages with one of Wales, Scotland or Ukraine.
Opposite to olympic games, world cup is always a big challenge for US since the first stage, but I hope they are able to make it till quarter finals this time (or maybe Canada which can also represent north america on the competition)...