Pearce’s “old” Boys Could Feature In Future If He Gets Permanent Role

Stuart Pearce allowed Stewart Downing to take the Press Conference for England today and William Hill make the Liverpool winger 33/1 to be England’s captain for their first Euro 2012 game (the same price as Rio Ferdinand). James Milner holds the record for most under 21 appearances, many of which were under Pearce and he is 14/1 to be given the captain’s armband for the France game. Steven Gerrard is the 10/11 favourite although there is a suggestion that should Pearce be in charge at the Euros, he will turn to a number of his U21 stalwarts. Micah Richards is 5/2 to start England’s first game of the tournament, with Kyle Walker 7/4, Danny Welbeck 4/6 and Daniel Sturridge 8/11.

“Pearce knows a lot of these players from his U21 days and he certainly would not have called them up if he thought they would not be up to task,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly.

Frazier Campbell has impressed since returning to action following a year on the touchline and he could mark his miraculous return to form with an England cap. William Hill make him 1/4 to make any form of appearance on Wednesday (11/4 to remain unused).

The match against Holland will be a good test for England against a side who must be confident of reaching the latter stages of the Euros and Hills are offering 12/1 that they meet in the tournament and England qualify.

England Captain for Euro 2012 game vs France: 10/11 Steven Gerrard; 7/4 Scott Parker; 11/2 Joe Hart; 10/1 Frank Lampard; 14/1 Gareth Barry; 14/1 James Milner; 20/1 Ashley Cole; 33/1 Rio Ferdinand; 33/1 Stewart Downing

England vs Holland goal scorer match bet: 10/3 Daniel Sturridge; 10/3 Danny Welbeck; 4/7 tie
*both must start or bets void

Frazier Campbell to make his debut: 1/4 yes; 11/4 no
*Debut counts as minutes played, even as a substitute

To start for England vs France at Euro 2012:

Micah Richards: 5/2 yes; 2/7 no
Glen Johnson: 8/11 yes; 1/1 no
Danny Welbeck: 4/6 yes; 11/10 no
Daniel Sturridge: 8/11 yes; 1/1 no
Kyle Walker: 7/4 yes; 2/5 no

Next permanent England manager: 4/9 Harry Redknapp; 6/1 Stuart Pearce; 7/1 Pep Guardiola; 11/1 Guus Hiddink; 12/1 BAR

FA Trophy: Luton Favs As They Draw Bogey Team

Despite drawing bogey side, York, Luton are the 6/4 favourites to win the FA Trophy, with William Hill making York and Newport 9/4 shots with Wealdstone 8/1 outsiders. Hills think that the final will be contested by Luton and Newport County, offering odds of 5/4 that these two line up at Wembley on the 20th May.

FA Trophy Winner: 6/4 Luton; 9/4 York; 9/4 Newport; 8/1 Wealdstone

FA Trophy – Nominate the finalist: 5/4 Luton/Newport County; 13/8 York/Newport County; 5/1 Luton/Wealdstone; 6/1 York/Wealdstone

Joe Crilly
Press Officer

Twitter: @footy_joe

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25/1 England To Play Holland In Euro Final

25/1 ENGLAND TO PLAY HOLLAND IN EURO FINAL
WITH Stuart Pearce preparing to manage England in their friendly with Holland, William Hill are offering 25/1 that the two will meet in the final of Euro 12 – and 11/8 that a ‘caretaker’ boss will still be managing the side when that tournament gets underway.

Hills make England 11/8 to win the friendly against the Dutch who are 8/5, with the draw 21/10.

Hills – England Captain v France: 8/13 Steven Gerrard, 7/4 Scott Parker, 9/2 Joe Hart, 7/1 Gareth Barry.

Hills – Caretaker Boss in charge for England’s first game of Euro 2012: Yes – 11/8, No – 8/15.
Hills – Who Will Start England’s Opening Euro Game v France:
Scott Parker: 4/11 Yes, 2/1 No.
Theo Walcott: 4/7 Yes, 5/4 No
John Terry: 5/6 Yes, 5/6 No.
Daniel Sturridge: 11/10 Yes, 4/6 No.
Rio Ferdinand: 11/10 Yes, 4/6 No.
Micah Richards: 6/4 Yes, 1/2 No.
Frank Lampard: 7/4 Yes, 2/5 No.
Chris Smalling: 7/4 Yes, 2/5 No.
Leighton Baines: 2/1 Yes, 4/11 No.
Stewart Downing: 2/1 Yes, 4/11 No
Adam Johnson: 11/4 Yes, 1/4 No.
Tom Cleverley: 7/2 Yes 1/6 No.
Danny Welbeck: 4/1 Yes, 1/7 No.
Kyle Walker: 4/1 Yes, 1/7 No.
Fraizer Campbell: 6/1 Yes, 1/12 No.
Robert Green: 7/1 Yes, 1/16 No.
Scott Carson: 10/1 Yes, 1/33 No.

Hills – Who Will Skipper England in their opening Euro Game v France? 10/11 Steven Gerrard, 7/4 Scott Parker, 11/2 Joe Hart, 10/1 Frank Lampard, 16/1 Ashley Cole, 20/1 Gareth Barry, 33/1 Rio Ferdinand.

TO BE NEXT ‘PERMANENTLY APPOINTED’ ENGLAND MANAGER: 4/11 Harry Redknapp; 6/1 Stuart Pearce; 7/1 Pep Guardiola; 11/1 Guus Hiddink; 14/1 Jose Mourinho; 20/1 Martn O’Neill; 25/1 Arsene Wenger. Others on request.

Graham Sharpe,
Media Relations Director.
Twitter-@sharpeangle

T: 020 8918 3731
M: 07803 233702
E: gsharpe@williamhill.co.uk

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Harry Odds On To Lead England Into Euros

NOW HARRY ODDS ON TO LEAD ENGLAND INTO EUROS…….

WILLIAM HILL HAVE MADE HARRY REDKNAPP 8/15 favourite to be England’s manager for their first Euro 2012 match v France following Capello’s resignation. ‘We’ll find out for sure now whether Harry wants the job – but if he can’t take it at this stage and a caretaker boss leads England into the Euros Harry may have lost his chance’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe.

WILLIAM HILL; WHO WILL MANAGE ENGLAND IN OPENING EURO 12 GAME?

Harry Redknapp8/15
Roy Hodgson8/1
Stuart Pearce9/1
Jose Mourinho12/1
Alan Pardew12/1
Martin O’Neill20/1
Arsene Wenger25/1
Guus Hiddink20/1
Gareth Southgate20/1
Sam Allardyce25/1
Ian Holloway33/1
Brendan Rodgers33/1
Carlo Ancelotti33/1
Mark Hughes33/1
Alan Shearer50/1
David Beckham50/1
Glenn Hoddle50/1
Nigel Adkins66/1
Steve Bruce66/1
Others on request

WILLIAM HILL MAKE STEVEN GERRARD 4/6 fav to skipper England in their opening Euro match, and also offer 4/1 Scott Parker; 6/1 Joe Hart; 8/1 Gareth Barry; 12/1 Lampard; Ferdinand; Cole.

Further information…graham sharpe…0780 3233702

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New England Boss 6/1 To Win Trophy- 11/8 No Permanent Boss By Euros

New England manager 6/1 to win a trophy!
HARRY FAVOURITE – BUT 11/8 NOONE PERMANENTLY IN PLACE FOR FIRST EURO GAME
WILLIAM HILL offer 11/8 that the permanent England manager will NOT be in place when the Euro 2012 tournament kicks off – but 8/15 that the FA will have appointed Fabio Capello’s successor by then. ‘It may not be possible to bring in their preferred option in time for the Euros, particularly if that option’s club is involved in the latter stages of a European tournament.’ Said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe.
HARRY REDKNAPP is red hot favourite at 4/11 with William Hill to be the next permanent England manager. Hills also offer: 11/2 Pearce; 10/1 Jose Mourinho; 12/1 Hiddink; Hodgson; 14 O’Neill; 16 Wenger; Benitez; 20 Southgate; 25 Allardyce; Pardew; 33 Ancelotti; Hughes; Lambert; Rodgers.
WLLIAM HILL offer 6/1 that whoever gets the job on a long-term basis will win a major trophy – a Euro or World Cup Final. ‘The new incumbent could have at least three chances of winning a trophy, so this could be a decent long term investment’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe.
WILLIAM HILL- Caretaker boss in charge for first game of Euro 2012:
Yes – 11/8
No – 8/15
JOHN TERRY is 4/7 to be in the final England Euro squad with Hills who go 5/4 he will not.
ENGLAND CAPTAIN IN OPENING EURO MATCH V FRANCE- 5/6 Gerrard; 9/4 Parker; 11/2 Hart; 9/1 Barry; ;Lampard; 20/1 Cole/Ferdinand. Others on request.
WILLIAM HILL – TO WIN EUROS: 9/4 Spain; 3/1 Germany; 7/1 Holland; 8/1 England; 12/1 France; 14/1 Italy; 16/1 Russia; 18 Portugal; 40 Ukraine. Others on request.

England Captain vs Holland
Steven Gerrard 4/7
Wayne Rooney 4/1
Gareth Barry 9/2
Scott Parker 8/1
Frank Lampard 8/1
Joe Hart 12/1
Rio Ferdinand 20/1
Ashley Cole 20/1
Others on request
ODDS FOR FRIENDLY: 11/8 ENGLAND, 21/10 DRAW, HOLLAND 8/5.

Graham Sharpe,
Media Relations Director.
Twitter- @sharpeangle
T: 020 8918 3731
M: 07803 233702
E: gsharpe@williamhill.co.uk

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Terry 2/1 Not To Go To Euros

JOHN TERRY 2/1 TO BE LEFT OUT OF ENGLAND EURO SQUAD

WILLIAM HILL are offering odds of 2/1 that John Terry will NOT be part of the final England squad for the Euro 2012 tournament. ‘Reports suggest that Terry is not happy about losing the captaincy and there must be a possibility that he will decide to retire from representing his country’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe.

SCOTT PARKER BACKED TO BE NEW ENGLAND SKIPPER

SCOTT Parker has been backed from 8/1 to 9/2 second favourite to skipper England in their opening Euro 2012 match with William Hill, who make Steve Gerrard 8/13 favourite and also offer; 5/1 Frank Lampard; 9/1 Gareth Barry; 9/1 Joe Hart; 20/1 Ashley Cole; 33/1 Rio Ferdinand. ‘A little surprisingly., Parker has been the springer in the early market with punters believing the captaincy may now skip a generation.’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe.
HILLS OFFER 8/1 THAT FABIO CAPELLO WILL STAND DOWN AS MANAGER BEFORE EURO 12 BEGINS – 1/20 THAT HE DOESN’T DO SO.

WILLIAM HILL – TO START FIRST EURO ’12 MATCH AS ENGLAND SKIPPER:

Steven Gerrard 8/13
Scott Parker 9/2
Frank Lampard 5/1
Gareth Barry 9/1
Joe Hart 9/1
Ashley Cole 20/1
Rio Ferdinand 33/1
Others on request.

Further information…graham sharpe…07803233702
twitter- @sharpeangle

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Capello 8/1 To Quit As Gerrard Favourite To Skipper England At Euros

Capello 8/1 to quit:
GERRARD FAVOURITE TO BE ENGLAND EURO SKIPPER BUT TERRY ODDS-ON TO PLAY

WILLIAM HILL make Steven Gerrard 8/13 favourite to skipper England in their opening Euro ’12 finals match – and they offer 1/ 2 that John Terry will start that game, 6/4 that he will not. Hills are also offering 8/1 that Fabio Capello will stand down as England manager before the Euro finals begin, 1/20 that he does not.
‘The decision to strip Terry of the captaincy potentially raises a number of issues, including the questions of whether Terry will still be selected to play and whether Capello is happy with the decision, possibly taken regardless of his opinion’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe.

WILLIAM HILL – TO START FIRST EURO ’12 MATCH AS ENGLAND SKIPPER:

Steven Gerrard 8/13
Frank Lampard 5/1
Rio Ferdinand 7/1
Scott Parker 8/1
Gareth Barry 9/1
Joe Hart 16/1
Ashley Cole 16/1
Others on request.

Graham Sharpe,
Media Relations Director.
Twiter- @sharpeangle

T: 020 8918 3731
M: 07803 233702
E: gsharpe@williamhill.co.uk

William Hill, Greenside House, 50 Station Road,
Wood Green, London, N22 7TP.

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9/4 Terry To Skipper England At Euros And World Cup

9/4 TERRY TO SKIPPER ENGLAND AT EUROS AND WORLD CUP

WILLIAM HILL make John Terry 9/4 favourite to captain England in BOTH their opening game of the Euro 12 Finals and the first 2014 World Cup qualifying game. ‘John Terry is in possession of the armband at the moment but is getting no younger, and a new manager may well wish to make changes’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe.

William Hill: England Captain 1st Game Euro 2012
John Terry 6/4
Rio Ferdinand 10/3
Frank Lampard 9/2
Steven Gerrard 5/1
Gareth Barry 7/1
Scott Parker 11/1
Ashley Cole 16/1
Joe Hart 16/1
Others on request.

England captain in 1st World Cp 2014 qualifier:

7/4 Terry; 4/1 Ferdinand; Rooney; 6/1 Gerrard; 8/1 Barry; 10/1 Parker; 16/1 Cole; Hart. Others on request

Graham Sharpe,
Media Relations Director.

T: 020 8918 3731
M: 07803 233702
E: gsharpe@williamhill.co.uk
Twitter- @sharpeangle

William Hill, Greenside House, 50 Station Road,
Wood Green, London, N22 7TP.

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England Versus Spain Specials

****************************WILLIAM HILL ENGLAND-SPAIN SPECIALS**************************

YOU BET TERRY WON’T PLAY ANY PART OF SPAIN GAME

WILLIAM HILL offer 6/5 that Fabio Capello will bring John Terry on as a sub during the Spain game – and 8/13 that he will play no part in the game. ’It would seem a little odd to bring Terry on at all if he isn’t going to start the game – but injuries could always intervene’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe.

WILL LAMPS OUST TERRY AS EURO SKIPPER?
WITH FRANK LAMPARD selected to start the game against Spain as captain, William Hill have cut him from 7/1 to 6/1 to be wearing the armband when England kick off the Euro 2012 finals. ‘Frank appears to be in pole position to take over if John Terry is injured, out of form, or missing for ay other reason’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe.
Hills make Lampard 5/1 to celebrate wearing the armband with a goal during the game.

To Start Captain 1st Euro 2012 Match
John Terry 4/7
Steven Gerrard 5/1
Frank Lampard 6/1
Rio Ferdinand 8/1
Gareth Barry 14/1
Joe Hart 16/1
Ashley Cole 25/1

**Others on request.

ENGLAND 14/1 TO BEAT SPAIN AND SWEDEN (Without conceding a goal!)

ENGLAND are 14/1 with Hills to beat both Spain and Sweden without conceding a goal in either game – but 18/1 to lose both without scoring a goal in either game.
England to beat Spain/Sweden – 11/2
England to lose to both Spain/Sweden – 11/1
Hills….7/2 England; 11/5 draw; Spain 10/11
SPAIN are 2/1 to beat England without conceding.
HILLS OFFER 7/2 that two or more England players will score v Spain.
TO SCORE IF THEY START…..
Daren Bent – 2/1……Daniel Sturridge – 11/4….Bobby Zamora-11/4…Danny Welbeck- 7/2

Total England Goals Scored in Spain/Sweden games:
0-1 2/1
2-3 5/4
4 or more 15/8
BOTH teams to score? – Evens yes; 8/11 no
KEEP CLEAN SHEET? – England 5/2; Spain 23/20
WIN TO NIL – England 5/1; Spain 2/1
SCORE IN BOTH HALVES – England 9/2; Spain 9/4
COME FROM BEHIND TO WIN – England 14/1; Spain 8/1
GOAL IN FIRST 15 MINS? – 11/5
TOTAL GOALS IN GAME – 0-8/1…1-3/1…2-9/4…3- 3/1…4- 11/2…5- 12/1…6+ -16/1

Total England Goals Conceded in Spain/Sweden games:
0-1 13/8
2-3 EVS
4 or more 3/1

ROONEY BAN

WILLIAM HILL offer 4/6 that Wayne Rooney’s three game Euro ban will not be reduced on appeal by the FA, and 11/10 that it will be reduced. ‘We understand that there is virtually no chance of the ban being extended so it is now a two-option outcome’ said ill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe.
WM HILL POPPY SPECIALS STILL AVAILABLE:

PLAYER TO SCORE AND REVEAL A POPPY ON UNDER-SHIRT – 7/2 YES – 1/6 NO
ANY ENGLAND PLAYER ON THE PITCH TO HAVE DYED RED HAIR – 10/1 YES 1-33 NO
ANY PLAYER TAKING PART WITH POPPY DESIGN HAIRCUT – 20/1

Graham Sharpe,
Media Relations Director.

T: 020 8918 3731
M: 07803 233702
E: gsharpe@williamhill.co.uk
Twitter- @sharpeangle

William Hill, Greenside House, 50 Station Road,
Wood Green, London, N22 7TP.

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Terry 2/1 To Be Carded As Jack Odds On To Be Gunner For Next 5 Years

TERRY TIME?

WITH John Terry now looking likely to start for England against Spain, William Hill offer 2/1 that he will be carded at some stage of the game, and 1/6 that if he does start, he will also finish the game – 7/2 that he will come off before the end.
Terry is 7/1 with Hills to score at any time, 20/1 to get the first goal of the game, 33/1 to be sent off.
William Hill believe Terry will be firmly in charge of the armband when the Euro finals kick off, and make the Chelsea skipper 4/7 to start as captain in England’s opening game of the tournament.
*5/2 England; 11/5 draw; 10/11 Spain.

To Start Captain 1st Euro 2012 Match
John Terry 4/7
Steven Gerrard 4/1
Frank Lampard 7/1
Rio Ferdinand 8/1
Gareth Barry 14/1
Joe Hart 16/1
Ashley Cole 25/1

**Others on request.

ENGLAND 9/2 TO BEAT SPAIN AND SWEDEN

With Spain naming a strong squad for their friendly against England, William Hill have cut the world champs from Evens to 10/11 to beat England, who have been lengthened from 3/1 to 9/2 to beat both Spain and Sweden.

Hills….5/2 England; 11/5 draw; Spain 10/11

England Friendlies vs Spain & Sweden

Win one and lose another 7/4
Win one and draw another 12/5
Draw one and lose another 7/2
Win both friendlies 9/2
Draw both 17/2
Lose both 11/1

WHO’LL START UP FRONT AGAINST SPAIN?

Start vs Spain
Darren Bent – 1/4 start, 11/4 not
Gabriel Agbonlahor- 1/2 start, 6/4 not.
Danny Welbeck- 4/6 start, 11/10not.
Bobby Zamora- 11/8 start, 8/15 not
Daniel Sturridge- 11/8 start, 8/15 not.

Total England Goals Scored
0-1 2/1
2-3 5/4
4 or more 15/8
**England goals scored vs Spain & Sweden

Total England Goals Conceded
0-1 13/8
2-3 EVS
4 or more 3/1
**England goals conceded vs Spain & Sweden

ROONEY BAN

WILLIAM HILL offer 4/6 that Wayne Rooney’s three game Euro ban will not be reduced on appeal by the FA, and 11/10 that it will be reduced. ‘We understand that there is virtually no chance of the ban being extended so it is now a two-option outcome’ said ill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe.

WILSH JACK STAY WITH GUNNERS ‘FOR EVER’?

Jack Wilshere has reportedly vowed to stay with Arsenal for the rest of his career. William Hill offer 4/9 that he IS still a Gunner on Jan 1, 2014; 13/8 that he is not; and 8/11 that he remains an Arsenal player in five years time on January 1, 2016 – Evens that he is elsewhere by then. ‘Who knows when Arsene Wenger might leave, and Jack could well change his mind when that happens’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe.

Graham Sharpe,
Media Relations Director.

T: 020 8918 3731
M: 07803 233702
E: gsharpe@williamhill.co.uk
Twitter- @sharpeangle

William Hill, Greenside House, 50 Station Road,
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Terry Odds On To Keep Armband For Euro Finals

TERRY ODDS ON STILL TO SKIPPER ENGLAND IN EURO FINALS

Although Fabio Capello is set to leave John Terry out of the starting line up for the game against Spain, William Hill believe he will be firmly in charge of the armband when the Euro finals kick off, and make the Chelsea skipper 4/7 to start as captian in England’s opening game of the tournament. ‘Fabio seems to be standing by his skipper and John Terry looks set to lead his country int yet another tournament next year’ said Hill’s spokesman, Graham Sharpe.

To Start Captain 1st Euro 2012 Match
John Terry 4/7
Steven Gerrard 4/1
Frank Lampard 7/1
Rio Ferdinand 8/1
Gareth Barry 14/1
Joe Hart 16/1
Ashley Cole 25/1

**Others on request.

ENGLAND 9/2 TO BEAT SPAIN AND SWEDEN

With Spain naming a strong squad for their friendly against England, William Hill have cut the world champs from Evens to 10/11 to beat England, who have been lengthened from 3/1 to 9/2 to beat both Spain and Sweden.

Hills….5/2 England; 11/5 draw; Spain 10/11

England Friendlies
Win one and lose another 7/4
Win one and draw another 12/5
Draw one and lose another 7/2
Win both friendlies 9/2
Draw both 17/2
Lose both 11/1

*Friendlies vs Spain & Sweden

WHO’LL START UP FRONT AGAINST SPAIN?

Start vs Spain
Darren Bent – 1/5 start, 10/3 not
Gabriel Agbonlahor- 2/5 start, 7/4 not.
Danny Welbeck- 4/6 start, 11/10not.
Bobby Zamora- 5/6 start, 5/6 not
Daniel Sturridge- 11/8 start, 8/15 not.

Total England Goals Scored
0-1 2/1
2-3 5/4
4 or more 15/8
**England goals scored vs Spain & Sweden

Total England Goals Conceded
0-1 13/8
2-3 EVS
4 or more 3/1
**England goals conceded vs Spain & Sweden

9/2 ROONEY EURO BAN TO BE INCREASED

William Hill have opened a book on whether the FA appeal against Wayne Rooney’s three match Euro ban will result in a increased ban, a decreased ban, or no change. ‘This may be a calculated gamble on behalf of the FA but it is not impossible it could backfire’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe.

WILLIAM HILL- RESULT OF FA APPEAL AGAINST ROONEY EURO BAN…

Reduced to two matches or less13/10
Stays at 3 matches10/11
Increased to four or more matches9/2

Graham Sharpe,
Media Relations Director.

T: 020 8918 3731
M: 07803 233702
E: gsharpe@williamhill.co.uk
Twitter – @sharpeangle

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