England odds on not to qualify for knock out stages

Written by Dave Allan Sunday, 21 March 2010 10:45

England World Cup Blog

Sit back and relax. England are long odds on to easily get through Group C and take their place in the last 16 of World Cup 2010.

Check Betfair for the lastest 'England Stage of Elimination' odds

Fabio Capello's team is currently 1/10 on Betfair to go through to the next stage suggesting a huge disappointment if not progressing.

The odds are similar to England's chances in 2006 when they faced Trinidad and Tobago, Sweden and Paraguay. England had wrapped up qualification after their second game and a draw against the Swedes meant they topped their group and faced an easier Round of 16 game against Ecuador rather than having to face the old enemy Germany.

This year, should England once again top their group then they will face the runners up in Group D so that would be Germany, Australia, Ghana or Serbia and face the same combination if they finish runners-up.

The final group matches of both these groups takes place on June 23 with Group D combatants playing their games after England's group has already been decided.

England are currently the third favourites to win the World Cup at 6/1 behind Brazil (5/1) and Spain at 4/1.

Check Betfair for the lastest 'England Stage of Elimination' odds

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