Late Goal Could Be Robben Pearce Of Shot A Euro Glory

England were unlucky to suffer defeat in Stuart Pearce’s first game in charge of England and William Hill make him 5/1 (out from 2/1) to be in charge of the team for the European Championships. Harry Redknapp is the 1/6 favourite(in from 1/2), while any other manager can be backed at 8/1. Harry Redknapp is the 1/7 favourite to become the next England manager with Stuart Pearce out from 6/1 to 8/1, Pep Guardiola 9/1 and Roy Hodgson 14/1.

“That late goal could ultimately cost Pearce a shot at the Euros, drifting from 2/1 to 5/1 to lead the squad out in Poland and the Ukraine,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly. “Harry looks like the man now.”

Scott Parker performed well in his first game as England captain and William Hill make him 4/6 to wear the armband against France at the Euros, with Steven Gerrard 7/4, Joe Hart 4/1, Frank Lampard 12/1 and Gareth Barry 14/1.

Gary Cahill and Ashley Young both grabbed a goal each against World Cup finalists, Holland, and Hills make Cahill 10/1 to score at the Euros and Young 11/4 to do so.

England captain for France game: 4/6 Scott Parker; 7/4 Steven Gerrard; 4/1 Joe Hart; 12/1 Frank Lampard; 14/1 Gareth Barry; 25/1 Ashley Cole; 33/1 Rio Ferdinand

Manager at Euro 2012: 1/6 Redknapp; 5/1 Pearce; 8/1 Any other

Next Permanent England manager: 1/7 Redknapp; 8/1 Pearce; 9/1 Guardiola; 14/1 Hodgson; 16/1 Hiddink; 20/1 Mourinho; 25/1 BAR

Euro 2012 winner: 9/4 Spain; 3/1 Germany; 7/1 Holland; 8/1 England; 14/1 Italy; 14/1 France; 20/1 Portugal; 20/1 Russia; 40/1 BAR

Joe Crilly
Press Officer
Twitter: @footy_joe

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M: 07850 518 164
E: jcrilly@williamhill.co.uk

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Euro 2012…gareth Barry, Goal Machine…rooney Ban

With the Republic of Ireland qualifying for Euro 2012 on Tuesday night, William Hill make them 11/4 to progress further than England in the tournament. Capello’s men are odds on, however, to go further that the Irish at 5/6. By defeating Sweden, England managed to go through the entirety of 2012 without losing once and Hills offer 12/1 that they do so next year (in 90 minutes only).

Reaching the semi finals in the tournament in Poland and the Ukraine would be considered an unbridled success and Hills are offering 6/4 that England reach the last four in 2012 and are also offering 9/2 that they do so in the 2014 World Cup. England are 100/1 to win both the 2012 Euros and 2014 World Cup.

England scored their 2,000th goal against Sweden but unfortunately, it will go down in the record books as an own goal. Hills have decided to pay out on Gareth Barry being first scorer, last scorer, anytime scorer and the 1-0 Gareth Barry scorecast.

“The scoreboard at Wembley displayed throughout the game that Gareth Barry was the goalscorer but despite Daniel Majstorovic being credited as having got the final touch we are celebrating a landmark 2,000 England goals by paying out to any punter who backed the City midfielder to score,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly.

Wayne Rooney will face his disciplinary hearing on the 9th of December and will learn his Euro 2012 fate. He is 11/10 to have his three game reduced and 4/6 that it stays the same or is extended.

England Double (2012 Euros & 2014 WC): 100/1

England to reach Euro 2012 semi finals: 6/4 yes; 1/2 no

England to reach WC 2014 semi finals: 9/2 yes; 1/8

Euro 2012 – England/Rep Ireland Match Bet: 5/6 England; 11/4 Ireland; 2/1 Draw

Wayne Rooney Ban after the hearing on the 9th December: 11/10 Ban is reduced; 4/6 Ban stays the same or is extended

Joe Crilly
Press Officer
Twitter: @footy_joe

T: 0208 918 3746
M: 07850 518 164
E: jcrilly@williamhill.co.uk

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England Versus Wales Specials + Caroll 9/2 To Miss Out

*************************************ENGLAND VERSUS WALES SPECIALS***************************

CHEERS, ANDY – CARROLL ODDS-ON TO MAKE ENGLAND EURO FINALS SQUAD

WILLIAM HILL make Andy Carroll 9/2 to miss out on selection for England’s Euro 2012 Finals’ squad following stories suggesting that Fabio Capello has demanded that the Liverpool striker improve his fitness levels. ‘We believe that Carroll is a certainty for selection – provided he heeds Fabio’s warning’ said Hill’s spokesman GrahamSharpe.

Hills…Andy Carroll to make England Euro 2012 Finals Squad
Yes – 1/8
No – 9/2
Bets void if England don’t qualify.

Andy Carroll to finish Euro 2012 as England’s top Goalscorer – 4/1
Bets void if England don’t qualify.

ROONEY 12/1 TO GO ONE BETTER V WALES; 6/5 TO DRAW BLANK

WILLIAM HILL offer 4/6 that England will finish their Euro ’12 qualifying campaign with two victories over Wales and Montenegro. They are 1/7 to beat Wales, who are 20/1 with the draw 7/1, on Tuesday.
Wayne Rooney is 5/2 to follow up his brace against Bulgaria with two or more against Wales, and the Man U striker is now 4/5 favourite to top score for England in the qualifying competition. ‘Rooney is in a rich vein of form and England fans will be backing him heavily to score against Wales – while Welsh supporters may want to take the 6/5 that their defence can keep Rooney out all game’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe.

William Hill – England v Wales specials:

To finish the match for England (must start or bets void)
Wayne Rooney 1/5 Yes 10/3 No
Gareth Barry 1/2 Yes 6/4 No
Scott Parker 1/2 Yes 6/4 No
Ashley Young 4/6 Yes 11/10 No
Stewart Downing 4/6 Yes 11/10 No
Theo Walcott 5/6 Yes; 5/6 No

To finish match for Wales (must start or bets void)
Gareth Bale to finish if he starts
Yes – 1/5
No – 10/3

Aaron Ramsey to finish if he starts
Yes – 4/9
No – 13/8

Steve Morison to finish if he starts
Yes – 8/11
No – EVS

ROONEY (assuming he starts, otherwise bets void)….To score two or more; 5/2; To score 3 or more – 12/1; Not to score – 6/5
BOTH SIDES TO SCORE- 13/8 yes; 4/9 no
MATCH GOALS – 13/8 2or less; 4/9 3 or more
ENGLAND SCORE IN BOTH HALVES – 6/10; WALES – 12/1
ENGLAND CLEAN SHEET – 1/3; WALES – 10/1
ENGLAND WIN TO NIL – 11/20; WALES – 20/1
ENGLAND WIN BOTH HALVES – 3/4; WALES – 35/1
ENGLAND COME FROM BEHIND TO WIN – 8/1; WALES 33/1
ANY OWN GOAL DURING GAME – 6/1
GOAL WITHIN FIRST 15M- 2/1

ENGLAND TOP SCORER IN QUALIFYING – 4/5 Rooney (3); 11/4 Defoe (3); 4/1 Bent (2); 15/2 Lampard (2); 16/1 Young (1). Others on request.

FRANKLY, YOU BET LAMPS SET TO BE TURNED OFF

WILLIAM HILL have opened a book on how many competitive games Frank Lampard will start for England before the end of Euro 12, following rumours that his days in the squad are numbered – and Hills are odds-on at 5/6 that he will play no more than one. ‘It appears that Fabio has decided Frank Lampard may at long last be surplus to England requirements, and our odds reflect that’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe.

**Frank Lampard :number of competitive starts up to the end of Euro 2012 (friendly matches do not count):

Under 2 5/6
2 or 3 6/4
4 or 5 11/2
6 or more 10/1

HILL’S LATEST EURO 2012 OUTRIGHT ODDS…..3/1 Spain; 4/1 Germany; 5 Holland; 9 England; 10 Italy; 10 France; 16 Portugal; 25 Russia; 33 Croatia/Ukraine; 40 Poland; 66 Czech Rep; Serbia; Turkey; 80 Greece; Denmark; Norway; Rep Ireland; Sweden; 750 Scotland; 1000 N Ireland.

Further information…..graham sharpe…0780 3233702

Graham Sharpe,
Media Relations Director.

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Frankly Speaking Lamps Out

FRANKLY, YOU BET LAMPS SET TO BE TURNED OFF

WILLIAM HILL have opened a book on how many competitive games Frank Lampard will start for England before the end of Euro 12, following rumours that his days in the squad are numbered – and Hills are odds-on at 5/6 that he will play no more than one. ‘It appears that Fabio has decided Frank Lampard may at long last be surplus to England requirements, and our odds reflect that’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe.

**Frank Lampard :number of competitive starts up to the end of Euro 2012 (friendly matches do not count):

Under 2 5/6
2 or 3 6/4
4 or 5 11/2
6 or more 10/1

ROONEY 12/1 TO GO ONE BETTER V WALES; 6/5 TO DRAW BLANK

WILLIAM HILL offer 4/6 that England will finish their Euro ’12 qualifying campaign with two victories over Wales and Montenegro. They are 1/7 to beat Wales, who are 16/1 with the draw 13/2, on Tuesday.
Wayne Rooney is 5/2 to follow up his brace against Bulgaria with two or more against Wales, and the Man U striker is now 4/5 favourite to top score for England in the qualifying competition. ‘Rooney is in a rich vein of form and England fans will be backing him heavily to score against Wales – while Welsh supporters may want to take the 6/5 that their defence can keep Rooney out all game’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe.

William Hill – England v Wales specials:

To finish the match (must start or bets void)
Wayne Rooney 1/5 Yes 10/3 No
Gareth Barry 1/2 Yes 6/4 No
Scott Parker 1/2 Yes 6/4 No
Ashley Young 4/6 Yes 11/10 No
Stewart Downing 4/6 Yes 11/10 No

ROONEY (assuming he starts, otherwise bets void)….To score two or more; 5/2; To score 3 or more – 12/1; Not to score – 6/5
BOTH SIDES TO SCORE- 13/8 yes; 4/9 no
MATCH GOALS – 13/8 2or less; 4/9 3 or more
ENGLAND SCORE IN BOTH HALVES – 6/10; WALES – 12/1
ENGLAND CLEAN SHEET – 1/3; WALES – 10/1
ENGLAND WIN TO NIL – 11/20; WALES – 20/1
ENGLAND WIN BOTH HALVES – 3/4; WALES – 35/1
ENGLAND COME FROM BEHIND TO WIN – 8/1; WALES 33/1
ANY OWN GOAL DURING GAME – 6/1
GOAL WITHIN FIRST 15M- 2/1

ENGLAND TOP SCORER IN QUALIFYING – 4/5 Rooney (3); 11/4 Defoe (3); 4/1 Bent (2); 15/2 Lampard (2); 16/1 Young (1). Others on request.

HILLS…4/7 Scotland; 11/4 draw; Lithuania 5/1…Scotland to qualify – 50/1

HILL’S LATEST EURO 2012 OUTRIGHT ODDS…..3/1 Spain; 4/1 Germany; 5 Holland; 9 England; 10 Italy; 10 France; 16 Portugal; 25 Russia; 33 Croatia/Ukraine; 40 Poland; 66 Czech Rep; Serbia; Turkey; 80 Greece; Denmark; Norway; Rep Ireland; Sweden; 750 Scotland; 1000 N Ireland.

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You Bet: Capello To Ring The Changes In Time For Swiss Visit

England drew with Ghana and William Hill think that Fabio Capello may ring in the changes, offering 33/1 that he sticks with 10 or 11 of tonight’s starting XI for the match against Switzerland. He is Even money to keep between none and three. The midfield three consisted of Gareth Barry, James Milner and Jack Wilshere and Hills think that Milner will start the most games out of the three, offering him at 5/4, followed by Jack Wishere at 11/8. Andy Carroll scored his first England game and he is Even money to start the game against Switzerland.

“The match was thoroughly entertaining, although Capello will have wanted a win and the odds suggest that he will bring in a fair few changes by the time their next fixture comes around,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly.

Following their last gasp equaliser, Ghana are 11/2 to win the African Cup of Nations.

William Hill Football Odds:

How many of tonight’s starting XI will start the game against Switzerland?
0-3 EVS
4-6 11/10
7-9 11/2
10-11 33/1

Where will Gary Cahill be on the first game of next premier league season?

Arsenal 6/4
Bolton 9/4
Liverpool 4/1
Bayern Munich 5/1
Chelsea 10/1
Man Utd 14/1

Others on request.

Will Joe Hart win more caps than Peter Shilton?
1/10 No 11/2 Yes

Who will start more of England’s 4 remaining games in qualifying: Barry, Wilshere, Milner?

Milner 5/4
Wilshere 11/8
Barry 3/1

Ghana price for African Cup of Nations
11/2

Andy Carroll to start against Switzerland:
8/11 No; 1/1 Yes

Further Information…Joe Crilly…07850 518 164

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10/1 Capello’s Last Game Is Switzerland V England

10/1 CAPELLO’S LAST GAME TO BE SWITZERLAND V ENGLAND ?

WILLIAM HILL make England 7/4 to beat BOTH Bulgaria and Switzerland in their forthcoming opening Euro 2012 qualification games – but Hills also offer 10/1 that the Swiss game will be Capello’s last in charge of the team. ‘If England were to lose either of these games Fabio’s position would look under threat, if they failed to win either of them, resignation could beckon’ said Hill’ s spokesman Graham Sharpe.

HILLS OFFER 7/1 THAT ENGLAND WILL WIN ALL OF THEIR GROUP GAMES.

William Hill….England points v Bulgaria (H) & Switzerland (A):

6…7/4
4…2/1
3…5/2
2….14/1
1…10/1
0…40/1

CITY V BULGARIA?
**How many Man City players will start v Bulgaria (H)

0 or 1…50/1
2…6/4
3…7/4
4…9/2
5…6/1
6….14/1
(Only call ups to the original squad count: Adam Johnson, Joleon Lescott, Gareth Barry, Shaun Wright-Phillips, Joe Hart, James Milner)

HILLS…To start v Bulgaria:

Yes No
Peter Crouch 6/5 8/13
Jermaine Defoe11/8 8/15
Darren Bent 7/2 1/6
Carlton Cole 7/1 1/16

**Fabio Capello’s final game as England manager to be against Switzerland (H): 10/1

HILLS…TO WIN EURO 2012…7/2 Spain; 5 Germany; 7 Holland; 9 England; 10 Italy; 12 France; Portugal; 20 Croatia; Russia.

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Joe Cole Odds On To Become A Gunner

WHAT WILL JOE COLE DO NEXT?

WILLIAM HILL make Joe Cole an odds-on shot to be an Arsenal player by the first day of next season.’Cole’s value could soar on the back of an impressive World Cup campaign so he is likely to be keeping his options open at this stage’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe.

HILLS….WHERE WILL JOE COLE BE ON FIRST DAY OF NEXT SEASON?
Arsenal 1/2

Spurs 11/4

Man Utd 7/2

Man City 14/1

Real Madrid 16/1

Liverpool 25/1

WILL JOE COLE SCORE AT WORLD CUP?

(Extra Time counts, Penalty Shootouts do not count)

Yes 6/5

No 8/13

Joe Cole is 16/1 to be England’s top scorer at the World Cup with William Hill who make Wayne Rooney 11/8 favourite with Frank Lampard 9/2; Peter Crouch 6/1; Steven Gerrard 8/1; Jermain Defoe 9/1.

JOE 25/1 TO PLAY LONGEST IN WORLD CUP

WITH GARETH Barry out of England’s opening game, he has drifted from 8/1 to 33/1 to play the most minutes for the squad in William Hill’s market for which Ashley Cole; Glen Johnson and John Terry are 4/1 co-favourites.
Hills also offer 9/2 Gerrard; 13/2 Lampard; 7/1 Green; James; King; 10 Rooney; 14 Carragher; 16 Milner; 20 Carrick; Crouch; Upson; 25 Joe Cole; Hart; 33 Barry;Dawson; Warnock; 40 Heskey; Lennon; 66 Wright-Phillips; 100 Defoe. (one fifth 1,2,3.)

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You Bet There’s Worldwide Gamble On England

YOU BET THERE’S A WORLDWIDE INTERNET GAMBLE ON ENGLAND AND SPAIN

BOOKMAKERS William Hill, who take bets from punters in 188 countries worldwide, say that punters betting online can’t split England and Spain as their favourites. ‘We always expect England to be the most popular choice in our betting shops, but online is a different matter – although we are taking bets from many ex-pat punters we also deal with clients from virtually every country in the world. By and large their choices are closely in line with the betting, although Ivory Coast and USA are perhaps punching above their odds weight!’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe.’We are expecting that World Cup turnover online will account for up to 25% of our total tournament betting turnover’
17% England
17% Spain
15% Brazil
12% Argentina
8% Holland
7% Germany
6% Italy
5% Ivory Coast
5% Portugal
3% France
2% USA

WHO’LL BE FIRST ENGLAND PLAYER SUBBED?

WILLIAM HILL have opened a book on who will be the first England player to be substituted at the World Cup. ‘Injuries, tactics or players being rested could be the reason for Fabio substituting players, but at this stage it’s anyone’s guess who’ll be the first to receive that unwanted honour!’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe.
Which will be the first England Player to be substituted in the World Cup Finals?
Aaron Lennon 7/4
Peter Crouch 3
Joe Cole 3
Gareth Barry 7
James Milner 8
Wayne Rooney 8
Emile Heskey 8
Rio Ferdinand 14
Frank Lampard 12
Michael Carrick 12
Steven Gerrard 14
Shaun Wright-Phillips 20
Ashley Cole 25
Glenn Johnson 25
Ledley King 25
John Terry 25
David James 33
Jamie Carragher 50
Rob Green 50
Jermaine Defoe 100
Matthew Upson 100
Stephen Warnock 100
Joe Hart 100
One fifth the odds 1,2,3.

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Crouch 10/1 To Top Score For England In World Cup

CROUCH CUT TO BE TOP ENGLAND WORLD CUP SCORER

AFTER HIS two goal display, Peter Crouch has been cut from 14/1 to 10/1 by William Hill to top score for England in the World Cup. Hills now make him 6/5 to start the opening game against USA and 8/13 not to.
Hills make Rooney 9/4 favourite to be England top scorer and also offer 4/1 Lampard; 5/1 Defoe and Gerrard; 8/1 Heskey.
WAYNE ROONEY is 12/1 to captain England in the first game of the World Cup with William Hill, who make Rio Ferdinand 1/5 favourite and also offer:

Who will captain England v USA:

Ferdinand 1/5
Gerrard 7/2
Rooney 12/1
Lampard 16/1
Beckham 25/1
Barry 25/1
Terry 50/1
James 50/1
A Cole 50/1

ASHLEY COLE is 1/5 favourite to start at left back for England in their opening World Cup game with William Hill, who also offer:

Who will start at left back for England v USA:

Ashley Cole1/5
Leighton Baines6/1
Stephen Warnock8/1
Joleon Lescott16/1
Wayne Bridge16/1
Gareth Barry 25/1
James Milner25/1
Keiran Gibbs33/1

ROBERT GREEN is now 4/5 favourite with William Hill to start in goal for England in their opening World Cup game. Hills also offer:
Who will start in goal for England v USA:

Robert Green4/5
Joe Hart3/1
David James10/3
Paul Robinson20/1
Ben Foster25/1
Chris Kirkland25/1
Scott Carson66/1

ENGLAND ARE 5/1 JOINT SECOND FAVOURITES TO WIN THE WORLD CUP WITH WILLIAM HILL WHO MAKE SPAIN 9/2 FAVOURITES WITH BRAZIL ALSO OFFERED AT 5/1.

To make the England final world cup squad:

Carlton Cole: 13/8 Yes No 4/9
Stewart Downing: 6/5 Yes 8/13 No
Theo Walcott: 4/11 Yes 2/1 No
Stephen Warnock: EVS Yes 8/11 No
Leighton Baines: 4/6 Yes 11/10 No
Ryan Shawcross: 5/2 Yes 2/7 No
Matthew Upson: 1/7 Yes 4/1 No

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Who’ Ll Take Armband When Gerrard Goes Off ?

**************************WHO GETS ENGLAND ARMBAND WHEN GERRARD LEAVES THE PITCH?***************************************************************

WITH RIO Ferdinand sidelined through injury, Steven Gerrard is expected to start as England captain against Egypt – but William Hill are betting on who will take the armband if and when Gerrard leaves the pitch, and make Frank Lampard 15/8 favourite ahead of Gareth Barry at 2/1 and Wayne Rooney 5/2, with John Terry 50/1 outsider.

**HILLS :If Gerrard is substituted, who will first take the captain’s armband?
Lampard 2/1
Barry 2/1
Rooney 5/2
James 5/1
Beckham 7/1
Terry 50/1
Others on request.
**HILLS: To play 90 mins v Egypt if they start:-
Gerrard 4/11 yes, 2/1 no
Terry 1/6 yes, 7/2 no
Rooney 11/8 yes, 8/15 no
Lampard 2/5 yes, 7/4 no
**HILLS: Goalkeeper who starts versus Egypt to start v USA : 5/6 yes, 5/6 no
England Keeper v USA
David James 2/1
Robert Green 2/1
Joe Hart 5/2
Paul Robinson 14/1
Ben Foster 16/1
Chris Kirkland 25/1
Scott Carson 50/1

Rooney 11/4 to score header against Egypt:
WILL JOE GO TO WORLD CUP WITH ENGLAND?

WITH Joe Cole’s inclusion in the England World Cup squad apparently no longer a ‘given’, William Hill are offering 5/6 that the Chelsea player will make it, and 5/6 that he will not. ‘There was a time when it would have been difficult to imagine that a fit Joe Cole could be left out of the England squad, but doubts are now setting in and we can’t decide whether he is more likely to go or stay.’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe.
ENGLAND are 4/11 favourites with Hills to beat Egypt on Wednesday. The African champions are 7/1, with the draw an 11/4 chance.
WAYNE ROONEY is 11/4 with Hills to score with a header for England on Wednesday – he is 11/10 to fail to score; 11/8 to score one goal; 5/1 two; 12/1 three or more.
Hills offer 10/1 that there will be no goals scored during the game; 7/2 just one; 12/5 two; 14/5 three; 5/1 four; 9/1 five; 12/1 six or more.
Hills make England 11/8 to score in both halves; 21/20 to lead at both half and full time; 13/20 England to keep a clean sheet; 5/6 to win the game to nil.

***WITH 100 DAYS TO THE WORLD CUP KICK OFF, WILLIAM HILL ARE OFFERING 100/1 THAT ENGLAND WILL BEAT GERMANY IN THE WORLD CUP FINAL WITH WAYNE ROONEY SCORING THEIR LAST GOAL.

Hills – Will They Make The England World Cup Squad?
Joe Cole – 5/6 YES; 5/6 NO
Carlton Cole
Yes 13/8
No 4/9
Stewart Downing
Yes 11/10
No 4/6
Theo Walcott
Yes 4/7
No 5/4
Stephen Warnock
Yes 8/15
No 11/8
Leighton Baines
Yes 11/10
No 4/6
Ryan Shawcross
Yes 9/4
No 1/3

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