Vieira said the likes of France, Brazil, Argentina and Germany are the favourites to win the FIFA World Cup this year.

According to the former Arsenal midfielder, the teams are always present in a big competition.

Vieira also tipped England for success at this year’s World Cup, claiming that the Three Lions are not among the favourites to win the tournament.

“I don’t think England are part of the favourites, but as an outsider, they can surprise teams. Let’s wait and see,” Vieira said in an interview posted on Crystal Palace’s official website.

“I will say the team to beat will be France because of the attacking threat they have up front. Brazil, Argentina, and the Germans are always present in big competitions. Those four nations are, for me, the favourites.”