Following Manuel Almunia’s admission that he would love to play for England, William Hill have opened a book on who will start between the posts for England’s first game of the World Cup Final. David James is the 2/1 favourite followed by Robert Green (5/2) and Ben Foster (9/2). Having qualified for English citizenship, Almunia is fourth favourite (8/1) ahead of former England Number 1, Paul Robinson (14/1).
“There is no doubting Almunia’s talent, and given the constant injury woes that seem to be plaguing England’s goalkeepers he could well get the call up,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly.
Who will start in goal in Englands 1st match of world cup 2010? 2/1 David James, 5/2 Robert Green, 9/2 Ben Foster, 8/1 Manuel Almunia, 14/1 Paul Robinson, 20/1 Joe Hart, 25/1 Chris Kirkland, 33/1 Scott Carson
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