For the second World Cup running, Ivory Coast have been unlucky enough to be drawn in the group of death. However, if the Ivorians get things right, they could be a force to be reckoned with.

Central to their plans is talisman Didier Drogba, an uncompromising powerhouse of a forward who, on his day, is virtually unplayable. The Chelsea striker’s strength and pace can be a nightmare for defenders to deal with, while his ability in the air and on the deck is quite sublime – when he’s in the right frame of mind.

Unfortunately if he’s not banging goals in for fun, Drogba shows an unsavoury side to his game. He has built up a reputation for being a diver and someone who feigns injury far too easily – and it’s all the more galling considering the size of the man.

Drogba also tends to lose his patience with officials when things go against him - but he’ll have to curb his discipline if his side are to emerge from a group containing Brazil and Portugal.

It’s a shame about his unpredictable attitude, because when he’s good, he’s phenomenal. The 32-year-old’s first touch didn’t always convince in his early days at Stamford Bridge following a move from Marseille, but lose your concentration against him for a second and you’ll be punished.