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This friendly between Canada and Iceland at BMO Field stadium in Toronto is a crucial part of the Canadians' preparations for the World Cup on home soil this summer. While Canada is building it's squad, Iceland is looking for a new better shape after a disappointing qualifying campaign. Canada is in series of four games without conceding goal. They started the year with a 1-0 win over Guatemala in January. Jesse Marsh is using these games to test the depth of the squad, with Canada unbeaten in their last five games at the stadium. The Scandinavians are going through a tough period. They are coming off a heavy 0-4 defeat to Mexico last month. Although they are a historically tough team, their lack of consistency in the last year makes them an underdog in this clash. Canada have serious shortcomings in defense. Captain Alphonso Davies is out, while Alistair Johnston, Moise Bombito and Steven Eustaquio are also out due to injuries. In attack, however, Jonathan David is in great form. An interesting fact is that the guests have Dagur Dan Thorhallsson in the squad, who plays in the MLS for Montreal and knows the North American style very well. Canada is expected to impose a high press, typical of Marsh's style. Iceland will likely go deep and rely on physical superiority in set pieces and long balls.
