Carroll Set To Partner Rooney…terry Captain But For How Long?

Andy Carroll looks primed to start against Wales on Saturday, with William Hill offering 7/4 that he partners Wayne Rooney up front. Jermaine Defoe is the 9/4 second favourite and Darren Bent at 3/1. Carroll is Even money to get off the mark at any point during the course of the game and 4/1 to bag the first goal of the game. A lot of the build up to the game has been dominated by Fabio Capello’s decision to hand the captain’s armband back to John Terry and Hills are offering 3/1 that he is stripped of the honour again before he retires.

“Andy Carroll had an impressive debut for England and will be looking to build on that in the match against Wales, with a goal not looking unlikely,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly.

Gareth Bale will undoubtedly be Wales’ star man and William Hill are offering 14/1 that he wins Man Of The Match on Saturday. Former captain, Craig Bellamy looks set to start and Hills are offering 11/2 that either he or Gareth Bale open the scoring. Hills are taking bets on where Bellamy will be playing next season, offering 5/2 that he stays at Cardiff and the same price that he returns to Manchester City.

William Hill Wales vs England Odds:

90 Minutes: 6/1 Wales; 1/2 England; 3/1 Draw

Wales First Goal: 10/1 Craig Bellamy; 11/1 Steve Morison; 11/1 Ched Evans; 11/1 Simon Church; 12/1 Freddie Eastwood; 14/1 Gareth Bale; 14/1 Sam Vokes; 16/1 Aaron Ramsey; 20/1 BAR

England First Goal: 11/4 Wayne Rooney; 4/1 Peter Crouch; 4/1 Darren Bent; 4/1 Andy Carroll; 9/2 Jermaine Defoe; 11/2 Frank Lampard; 7/1 Ashley Young; 10/1 James Milner; 10/1 Aaron Lennon; 11/1 BAR

Who Will Play Up Front With Rooney (vs Wales)*: 7/4 Andy Carroll; 9/4 Jermaine Defoe; 3/1 Darren Bent; 7/2 Peter Crouch
*Bets void if Rooney does not start

14/1 Gareth Bale to get Man Of The Match

When Will Fabio Capello Leave England: 1/4 2012; 4/1 2011; 7/1 2013 or later

Will Rio Ferdinand Play Again Under Fabio Capello: 1/100 Yes; 16/1 No

England Goals vs Wales: 4/1 None; 2/1 One; 11/5 Two; 9/2 Three; 6/1 Four or more

John Terry To Be Stripped Of Captaincy Again Before He Retires: 3/1 Yes; 2/9 No

Club To Score First Goal In Wales/England Match: 11/4 Tottenham; 11/4 Manchester United; 4/1 Aston Villa; 4/1 Liverpool; 5/1 Chelsea; 7/1 Manchester City; 3/1 Other

Bellamy End Of Summer Transfer Window (Loan Deals Count): 5/2 Cardiff; 5/2 Manchester City; 5/1 Celtic; 11/8 Other; 7/1 Retired

England Goals Against Wales Over The Two Games: 3/1 None-two; 6/4 Three to four; 2/1 Five to six; 5/1 Seven or more

Wales Goals Against England Over The Two Games: 6/4 None; 5/4 One; 10/3 Two; 20/1 Three; 33/1 Four or more

Further Information…Joe Crilly…0208 918 3746 / 07850 518 164

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