Team profile: USA

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USA topped their group in qualifying to secure their seventh successive appearance at the World Cup finals.
Head coach Jurgen Klinsmann says the minimum aim is to reach the knockout stage. A national record 16 wins in 2013 - including against a depleted Germany - gives cause for confidence.
Defence is a concern and then there's the lack of continuity - 37 players were used in qualifying.