25th Mar 2011 | Football
Euro 2012 Qualifying Tip: England Slay The Dragon
With enthusiasm for England at an all time low, the bookmakers have pushed Capello & Co. out to a backable price.
It’s international weekend and to spice up a slightly lacklustre programme we have Wales versus England.
Fabio Capello’s star has faded after the World Cup debacle but at least he got the team there. His record in qualifying campaigns is: played 13 - won 11, drawn 1, lost 1. A good record for any team.
Wales on the other hand have lost their last four, have an inexperienced manager and are missing their best player.
Regardless of the fact it is a local derby, England are by far the stronger team. In that context the 4/9 on offer for an England win is generous. It’s not a fancy price but probably value for the big hitters who have no national allegiances.
With John Terry restored as captain, you feel he will have a point to prove and will be desperate to keep a clean sheet. With that small sub plot the 6/5 on England winning to nil is the selection.
Odds correct at time of publishing: 12:22 25th Mar, 2011 but subject to change
