14/06/2014 Newsround

It's Saturday lunchtime and the countdown is on until England's

The Queen's official birthday is marked in London.

First up, England's big World Cup kick-off is just nine hours away.

Roy Hodgson's team take on Italy at 11pm and it's a huge match

as they need to get off to a good start in the competition.

Italy have won the World Cup four times and the England boss says his

It's what we think is a very good 11, a very good team, a team capable

of dealing with Italy and how Italy play. The team going into this game

with the energy and pace and mobility we have, I don't fear it

will be anything like the game that took part in Kiev two years ago. We

Well, that's what Roy thinks, but what about you?

You've been telling us on the website your score

predictions but before we hear some of those England fans, Mikey has got

Let's be honest, we always think we will win the World Cup. I believe

the squad can win the World Cup. Controversy. Penalties. And it ain't

going to be easy this year, either. Italy are strong, organised. What a

beard! He knocked us out of the Euros but we have got a new team

now. So let's get off to a good start, boys, and not throw it away.

We can do it. We are England. We never stop believing.

Jack in Staffordshire says England will win 3-0.

Maya from Wokingham thinks the score will be 2-1 to Italy.

And Fifi in London is expecting loads

Head online to find out who Ronaldo, the Newsround parrot,

thinks will win and find out which team has won the World Cup the most

The President of the United States, Barack Obama,

said he will take several days to decide what action to take.

In the past week, Islamic extremists have taken over

Iraq's president has asked the US for help to deal with the situation.

Barack Obama said no US troops will be sent to the region.

The Queen's Baton Relay has arrived in Scotland

as it begins a 40-day tour ahead of the Glasgow Commonwealth Games.

These crowds were up early to see the moment the baton left England

and was handed over to Scottish athelete Eilidh Child.

It's such an honour. It's great to have in Scotland and I hope it

enjoys its journey. It has been excellent. A really great turnout.

The Trooping the Colour ceremony has been held

on Horse Guards Parade in London to mark the Queen's official birthday.

The Queen was joined by other members of the Royal family

She inspected 1,000 soldiers of the Household Division at Horse Guards

Next to the Texas house that was set on fire on purpose to

The owners took extreme measures after it was left dangling

above a lake after the ground below gave way.

They called a local fire crew to set it alight in a controlled blaze.

I'm back just before 2 with all the latest from England.

England to win the World Cup? Hope everyone home is ready for this. No

chance! We have only ever known disappointment. We are enjoying

being together. It's always the same old story. But this time, no one

actually thinks England can win. And maybe that suits us best. Maybe we

will surprise a few people. We will never stop believing. Come on! Maybe