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England Cut For World Cup Glory Following Favourable Qualifying Draw

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It was close but England managed to avoid many of the big guns and found themselves in a relatively easy group for the World Cup 2014 qualifiers and William Hill have cut their odds from 16/1 to 14/1 to win the competition outright. They are also 1/3 favourites to qualify from their group, for which Montenegro are the 11/2 second favourites.

“England dodged a bullet in the shape of France by the skin of their teeth and they have been cut ever so slightly to lift the trophy in Rio,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly.

Scotland and Wales were drawn together in Group A of the World Cup 2014 qualifiers and William Hill make the pair 7/1 and 100/1 to win their groups respectively. Wales are 50/1 to qualify for the competition and Scotland are 11/4 to do so.

World Cup 2014 Outright: 5/2 Brazil; 9/2 Spain; 6/1 Argentina; 8/1 Germany; 12/1 Holland; 14/1 England; 16/1 Italy; 25/1 Portugal; 25/1 Uruguay; 28/1 France; 33/1 Chile; 50/1 BAR

Home Nations: 200/1 Republic of Ireland; 300/1 Scotland; 1000/1 Wales; 1000/1 Northern Ireland

Group A: 11/8 Croatia; 2/1 Serbia; 3/1 Belgium; 7/1 Scotland; 50/1 Macedonia; 100/1 Wales

Group C: 1/4 Germany; 4/1 Sweden; 13/2 Republic of Ireland; 20/1 Austria; 250/1 Faroe Islands; 250/1 Kazakhstan

Group F: 4/9 Portugal; 5/2 Russia; 5/1 Israel; 33/1 Northern Ireland; 150/1 Azerbaijan; 250/1 Luxembourg

Group H: 1/3 England; 11/2 Montenegro; 7/1 Ukraine; 8/1 Poland; 100/1 Moldova; 500/1 San Marino

To Qualify For World Cup 2014:
England 1/10 Yes; 11/2 No
Scotland 11/4 Yes; 1/4 No
Wales 50/1 Yes; 1/1000 No
Rep Of Ireland 5/2 Yes; 2/7 No
N. Ireland 33/1 Yes; 1/300 No

Joe Crilly
Press Officer

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

William Hill Press Office; Greenside House; 50 Station Road; Wood Green; London; N22 7TP

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England 15/2 To Be Drawn Against France In World Cup Qualifying

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With the World Cup 2014 qualifying draw due to take place on Saturday, William Hill are offering 15/2 that England get drawn against former winners, France. 5/2 is offered for the hosts of the tournament, Brazil, go on to win it. Current world champions, Spain are the 5/1 second favourites ahead of Argentina at 6/1 and Germany at 11/1. England are 16/1 behind the four and Holland at 12/1. Republic of Ireland are 200/1, while Scotland are 300/1. Wales and Northern Ireland are both offered at 1000/1 to win the World Cup.

“England have generally performed well in qualifying, but should they get drawn against France, their odds will be expected to drift considerably,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly.

England will, of course, have a new manager at the helm when they start their qualifying campaign and Hills make Harry Redknapp the 6/4 favourite to get the gig followed by Martin O’Neill at 6/1, Gareth Southgate at 8/1 and Roy Hodgson at 9/1.

World Cup 2014 Winner: 5/2 Brazil; 5/1 Spain; 6/1 Argentina; 11/1 Germany; 12/1 Holland; 16/1 England; 20/1 Italy; 25/1 Portugal; 28/1 France; 33/1 Uruguay; 33/1 Chile; 50/1 Ivory Coast; 50/1 Serbia; 66/1 BAR

Next England Manager: 6/4 Harry Redknapp; 6/1 Martin O’Neill; 8/1 Gareth Southgate; 9/1 Roy Hodgson; 14/1 Steve Bruce; 14/1 Jose Mourinho; 16/1 Stuart Pearce; 16/1 Sam Allardyce; 16/1 Carlo Ancelotti; 16/1 Guus Hiddink; 20/1 David Beckham; 20/1 Glenn Hoddle; 20/1 Mark Hughes; 20/1 Arsene Wenger; 20/1 Alan Shearer; 20/1 Ian Holloway

Joe Crilly
Press Officer

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

William Hill Press Office; Greenside House; 50 Station Road; Wood Green; London; N22 7TP

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100/1 England To Win Both Euro 2012/world Cup 2014.

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Ancelotti 16/1 to be next England boss,but:
ENGLAND WORLD CUP ODDS ON THE DRIFT

WILLIAM HILL have lengthened England’s 2014 World Cup odds from 12/1 to 16/1 following their disappointing display against Switzerland. They have also lengthened France from 20/1 to 28/1 following the announcement of the seedings for the forthcoming World Cup draw, and shortened favourites Brazil from 7/2 to 5/2, with second favourites Spain out to 5/1 from 9/2.
‘We have decided that on current form, under the current manager England do not warrant being any shorter than 16/1 and that as we have no idea who the boss will be when 2014 gets underway we should be looking to lay them now’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe.
WITH CARLO ANCELOTTI taking a year out but reportedly saying he wants to remain in management in England, Hill’s have introduced him into the ‘Next England manager’ market at 16/1. ‘If it is decided to opt for another foreign boss Ancelotti would surely be a contender – after all, he speaks better English than Capello’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe.

HILL’S 2014 WORLD CUP…5/2 Brazil; 5/1 Spain; 6/1 Argentina; 11/1 Germany; 12/1 Holland; 16/1 England; 20/1 Italy; 25/1 Portugal; 28/1 France; 33/1 Chile; 50/1 Uruguay; 50/1 Ivory Coast; 50/1 Serbia; 66/1 Russia; Paraguay; Croatia; Mexico; 80/1 USA; Ghana; Sweden.
HILLS OFFER 100/1 THAT ENGLAND WILL WIN BOTH EURO 2012 AND WORLD CUP 2014

HILL’S NEXT PERMANENT ENGLAND MANAGER MARKET- 6/4 Redknapp; 6/1 Stuart Peare; 6/1 Martin O’Neill; 8/1 Gareth Southgate; 9/1 Roy Hodgson; 10/1 Sam Allardyce; 14/1 Steve Buce; Jose Mourinho; 16/1 Carlo Ancelotti; Guus Hiddink.

Graham Sharpe,
Media Relations Director.

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M: 07803 233702
E: gsharpe@williamhill.co.uk

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

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Kenny Will Be Hoping For Sterling Effort From Even Money Reds

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Raheem Sterling could become the youngest ever Liverpool player and William Hill are offering 6/4 that he makes it onto the pitch in Prague and 2/1 to score at any point during the game. The prodigy is 3/1 to start a Premier League game before the end of the season and 9/1 to make it into the England squad for 2012.

“Sterling has shown his quality already this season for the Liverpool youth team, however, the odds suggest that the step up to first team football may just be a bridge too far at this moment in time,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly.

Hills make Liverpool the Even money favourites to grab a win in Prague, while Sparta are 3/1. The draw is offered at 9/4.

Despite drawing on Tuesday in Greece, Manchester City are 4/6 to progress furthest of the three British teams left in the tournament, with Liverpool 6/4 and Rangers 7/1. Hills are also offering 14/1 that Liverpool face Manchester City in the Europa League Final this season. Manchester City are 4/1 favourites to win the Europa League with Liverpool the 6/1 second favourites and Rangers 66/1. An all Engand Final is a 14/1 shot.

William Hill Europa League Odds:

Outright: 4/1 Manchetser City; 6/1 Liverpool; 8/1 Zenit St Petersburg; 10/1 Porto; 14/1 CSKA Moscow; 14/1 Villarreal; 16/1 Bayer Leverkusen; 20/1 Sevilla; 20/1 Benfica; 25/1 PSG; 25/1 Napoli; 25/1 PSV Eindhoven; 25/1 Ajax; 33/1 Stuttgart; 33/1 Lille; 33/1 Sporting Lisbon; 33/1 Dinamo Kiev; 40/1 BAR

Raheem Sterling:

8/1 To Start (only available until midnight 16/02/11)
6/4 To play any part of the game (1/2 Not to play any part of the game)
2/1 To score during the game
3/1 To start a Premier League Game this season
9/1 To be in the Euro 2012 squad
6/1 To be in the World Cup 2014 squad

Who Will Go Furthest In The Europa League: 4/6 Manchester City; 6/4 Liverpool; 7/1 Rangers

All English Final: 14/1

First Liverpool Scorer: 4/1 Dirk Kuyt; 9/2 David Ngog; 11/2 David Pacheco; 6/1 Steven Gerrard; 7/1 Raheem Sterling; 7/1 Raul Meireles; 15/2 Joe Cole; 15/1 Milan Jovanovic; 8/1 Maxi Rodriguez; 12/1 BAR

Anytime Scorer: 1/1 Dirk Kuyt; 6/5 David Ngog; 6/4 Daniel Paheco; 7/4 Steven Gerrard; 7/1 Raheem Sterling; 7/1 Raul Meireles; 9/4 Joe Cole; 9/4 Milan Jovanovic; 11/4 Maxi Rodriguez; 5/1 BAR

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

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Becks For Olympics ?

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Gold-plated Becks bet:
WILL BECKS RETURN TO PREM THIS SEASON?

WILLIAM HILL have taken a number of bets for David Beckham to make an appearance in the Premier League during season 2010/11 and offer him at 7/4 to do so, but also offer 2/5 that he will not.
And Hills are also betting on whether Becks will be recalled to the England team for the Euro 2012 qualifiers, and offer 5/2 that he will, 2/7 that he will not. ‘Most observers believe Beckham’s England career is now over, but that it is quite possible he would be keen for as Premier League swansong before hanging up his Goldenballs’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe.
BECKHAM TO EQUAL/BEAT SHILTON ENGLAND CAPS RECORD….16/1
BECKHAM TO PLAY IN WORLD CUP 2014 GAME………………………..50/1
BECKHAM TO PLAY IN GB 2012 LONDON OLYMPIC CAMPAIGN……20/1

YET ANOTHER FULHAM GAMBLE

YET another Fulham manager gamble has seeb Slaven Bilic backed from 7/1 to 9/2 with Hills, who fielded a n umber of three figure bets for the Croatia boss who is now 4th favourite with Hills who make Sven 13/8 favourite and also offer 9/4 Hitzfeld; 3/1 Jol; 9/2 Bilic; 7/1 Baxter.

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Becks 7/4 For Prem Swansong As Bilic Backed For Fulham

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Gold-plated Becks bet:
WILL BECKS RETURN TO PREM THIS SEASON?

WILLIAM HILL have taken a number of bets for David Beckham to make an appearance in the Premier League during season 2010/11 and offer him at 7/4 to do so, but also offer 2/5 that he will not.
And Hills are also betting on whether Becks will be recalled to the England team for the Euro 2012 qualifiers, and offer 5/2 that he will, 2/7 that he will not. ‘Most observers believe Beckham’s England career is now over, but that it is quite possible he would be keen for as Premier League swansong before hanging up his Goldenballs’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe.
BECKHAM TO EQUAL/BEAT SHILTON ENGLAND CAPS RECORD….16/1
BECKHAM TO PLAY IN WORLD CUP 2014 GAME………………………..50/1
BECKHAM TO PLAY IN GB 2012 LONDON OLYMPIC CAMPAIGN……20/1

YET ANOTHER FULHAM GAMBLE

YET another Fulham manager gamble has seeb Slaven Bilic backed from 7/1 to 9/2 with Hills, who fielded a n umber of three figure bets for the Croatia boss who is now 4th favourite with Hills who make Sven 13/8 favourite and also offer 9/4 Hitzfeld; 3/1 Jol; 9/2 Bilic; 7/1 Baxter.

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England 16/1 For Next World Cup

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Record £1 billion gamble on World Cup, but:
BOOKIES CELEBRATE AS FAVOURITES WIN WORLD CUP

DESPITE STARTING AS favourites to win the World Cup, Spain’s triumph produced a profitable return for bookmakers William Hill who say that the World Cup was the biggest gambling event of all time, attracting a record betting turnover of £1 billion.’Not even England’s unexpected early demise prevented the World Cup producing a record betting turnover and fortunately for us Spain’s early defeat by Switzerland seemed to dampen enthusiasm for backing them, which worked in our favour’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe.
HOWEVER, one Hill’s client who staked £50,000 on Spain at odds of 9/2 (four and a half to one) was celebrating a return of £275,000.

WILLIAM HILL WORLD CUP 2014 ODDS…..BOOKIES WRITE OFF ENGLAND’S 2014 WORLD CUP HOPES……

ENGLAND have been written off as 16/1 no-hopers for the 2014 World Cup by William Hill – ‘We have never quoted England at such long odds for a World Cup before, but after the debacle of their campaign this time we need to offer such odds to have any hope of attracing any one to back them’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe.

WILLIAM HILL….TO WIN 2014 WORLD CUP
|Brazil|LP: 7/2
|Argentina|LP: 6/1
|Spain|LP: 9/2
|Germany|LP: 11/1
|Holland|LP: 12/1
|England|LP: 16/1
|Italy|LP: 20/1
|France|LP: 20/1
|Portugal|LP: 20/1
|Uruguay|LP: 50/1
|Russia|LP: 40/1
|Paraguay|LP: 66/1
|Chile|LP: 40/1
|Croatia|LP: 50/1
|Mexico|LP: 50/1
|USA|LP: 80/1
|Ivory Coast|LP: 50/1
|Turkey|LP: 66/1
|Ghana|LP: 50/1
|Serbia|LP: 50/1
|Czech Republic|LP: 66/1
|Sweden|LP: 66/1
|Denmark|LP: 80/1
|Japan|LP: 150/1
|Ukraine|LP: 100/1
|Cameroon|LP: 100/1
|Romania|LP: 100/1
|Egypt|LP: 150/1
|Norway|LP: 150/1
|Australia|LP: 200/1
|Switzerland|LP: 100/1
|Nigeria|LP: 150/1
|South Korea|LP: 150/1
|Colombia|LP: 100/1
|Republic Of Ireland|LP: 100/1
|Slovakia|LP: 200/1
|Slovenia|LP: 200/1
|Poland|LP: 100/1
|Scotland|LP: 250/1
|Algeria|LP: 250/1
|Austria|LP: 250/1
|Bulgaria|LP: 250/1
|Belgium|LP: 250/1
|Hungary|LP: 250/1
|South Africa|LP: 500/1

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England World Cup Squad Specials

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JAMES STILL FAVOURITE TO START IN GOAL

DAVID JAMES is 4/6 favourite with William Hill to start the game against USA in goal for England. Hills make Robert Green 7/4 with Joe Hart 5/1 outsider. ‘Capello plays his cards so close to his chest that noone can predict with certaintly which of the three keepers will get the nod to start the opening game.’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe.’The keeper the punters have wanted to back recently has been Rob Green, who at one stage drifted out to 11/2.’
England Goalkeeper v USA
James 4/6
Green 7/4
Hart 5/1
ASHLEY COLE AND JOHN TERRY JOINT FAVS TO PLAY MOST MINUTES FOR ENGLAND
WILLIAM HILL have opened a book on which player will rack up the greatest number of minutes on the pitch for England during the World Cup, and make Ashley Cole and John Terry 9/2 joint favourites. ‘Cole and Terry are the obvious front runners but tactical switches, injuries and substitutions can all play their part in making this an open market’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe.
To Play Most Minutes in World Cup for England (including Extra time)
Ashley Cole 9/2
John Terry 9/2
Glenn Johnson 5
David James 11/2
Rio Ferdinand 6
Frank Lampard 13/2
Steven Gerrard 9
Joe Hart 12
Rob Green 12
Gareth Barry 12
Wayne Rooney 12
James Milner 16
Ledley King 20
Michael Carrick 20
Joe Cole 25
Jamie Carragher 33
Stephen Warnock 33
Aaron Lennon 40
Emile Heskey 40
Peter Crouch 40
Matthew Upson 66
Shaun Wright-Phillips 66
Jermaine Defoe 100
Dead Heat Rules apply. One-fifth the odds 1,2,3.
To start v USA
Joe Cole 9/4 (1/3 not)
Aaron Lennon 1/3 (9/4)
Peter Crouch 4/6 (11/10)
Emile Heskey 7/4 (2/5)
Ledley King 3/1 (2/9)

THE-NO WALCOTT?

WILLIAM HILL offer 5/4 that Theo Walcott will also miss out on World Cup 2014 selection – but have him at 4/7 to make the squad for that tournament.

ENGLAND TO WIN THREE ON THE SPIN?

WILLIAM HILL make England 15/8 to win their first three matches of the tournament.

Top England World Cup Goal scorer (Penalties Do Not Count): 6-4 Wayne Rooney, 9/2 Frank Lampard, 7-1 Peter Crouch, 7-1 Jermaine Defoe, 8-1 Steven Gerrard, 12-1 Emile Heskey, 20-1 John Terry, 20-1 James Milner, 25-1 Joe Cole, 28-1 Gareth Barry, 33-1 Aaron Lennon, 33-1 Shaun-Wright-Phillips, 40/1 Rio Ferdinand, 40-1 Michael Carrick, 40-1 Glenn Johnson, 50-1 Ashley Cole, 50/1 No Goalscorer, 80-1 Ledley King, 80-1 Tom Huddlestone, 100-1 Matthew Upson, 100-1 Jamie Carragher, 100-1 Scott Parker, 150-1 Stephen Warnock,

How many goals will Wayne Rooney score During World Cup: 11/2 None, 4/1 One, 7/2 Two, 4/5 Three or more
How many penalties will England be awarded in World Cup (extra time counts, penalty shootouts do not count)?: 11/10 None, 5/4 One, 4/1 Two or more
How many penalties will England score in World Cup (extra time counts, penalty shootouts do not count)?: 8/13 None, 13/8 One, 7/1 Two or more

ENGLAND ARE 6/1 TO WIN THE WORLD CUP WITH WILLIAM HILL. Hills make Spain 4/1 favourites and also offer 9/2 Brazil; 6/1 England; 7/1 Argentina; 10 Holland; 14 Germany; Italy; 16 France; 22 Portugal; 33 Ivory Coast.
Hills….When will Fabio leave the England job?
2010 11/8
2011 5/1
2012 7/4
2013 9/1
2014 7/1
2015 or later 12/1

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Will New Scotland Boss Recall Ferguson ?

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WILL NEW SCOTLAND BOSS RECALL FERGUSON ?

WITH CRAIG Levein taking over as Scotland boss, William Hill are offering odds of 4/6 that he will restore Barry Ferguson to the side whilst he is in charge, and 9/1 that he won’t see 2010 out in the post – and 11/1 that he stays in the job until 2015. ‘Levein’s appointment seems to have received a mixed reaction and his first test will be to build a side capable of qualifying for the next Euro tournament in 2012, which we offer at 9/4’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe.

WILLIAM HILL LEVEIN/SCOTLAND SPECIALS:

Will Scotland Qualify for Euro 2012?
Yes – 9/4
No 1/3

Will Scotland Qualify for World Cup 2014?
Yes – 11/4
No – 1/4

When will Craig Levein leave his Scotland Post?

20109/1
20117/4
20127/2
201311/4
20145/1
2015 or later11/1

Will Craig Levein play any of these players during his reign?

Kris Boyd
Yes – 1/2……. No – 6/4

Allan McGregor
Yes – 8/13….. No – 6/5

Barry Ferguson
Yes – 4/6…….No – 11/10

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How Will New Scotland Boss Fare ?

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Hills close book on new manager, but ask:
HOW WILL NEW SCOTLAND BOSS FARE?

WILLIAM HILL, who are no longer betting on WHO will be the next Scotland manager, have opened a book on HOW well the successful candidate will do, and how long he or she will last in the post. ‘Given the fact that Ralph Topping, our CEO is also non-executive chairman of the SPL we would not like any aspersions to be cast in his or our direction in the event of any major gamble taking place on the identity of the new Scotland managerial appointment, so we have decided to close our book. All bets already taken will be honoured.’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe.
Hills offer 8/1 that the new incumbent will succeed in getting Scotland qualified for the final stages of both the Euro 2012 and 2014 World Cup – but 4/6 that they fail to qualify for either. And Hills offer 11/4 that the new boss will still be in charge on January 1, 2014.
SCOTLAND: To Qualify For Euro 2012……4/9 No 13/8 Yes
SCOTLAND; To Qualify For World Cup 2014…..1/6 No 7/2 Yes
SCOTLAND: To Qualify For Euro 2012 & World Cup 2014…… 8/1
SCOTLAND : Not To Qualify For Euro 2012 & World Cup 2014…… 4/6
*When Will The Next Scotland Manager Leave His Position?……2010 7/1……2011 3/1…..2012 3/1…..2013 3/1……2014 or later 11/4
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