England World Cup Squad Betting Odds Announcement

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England World Cup Squad Betting Odds Announcement
Tuesday 11 May 2010 at 09:54

Fabio Capello is set to announce his England World Cup Squad of 30 players on Tuesday and then trim it down to 23. Speculation is reaching fever pitch as to which 23 players will make the final squad and be on the plane to South Africa ( Volcanic ash clouds permitting).

England Squad Injury Doubts

There are also still injury doubts about a number of senior players which could influence the final squad said William Hill spokesman Graham Sharpe. All bookmakers including Paddy Power and SkyBet have a range of England World Cup squad betting options.

Online Game Controversy

Fabio Cappello has come under fire from the media after agreeing to take part in an online game which rates England players after the World Cup Games.

England Squad Hopefuls

Back to the names in the frame there are of course some certainties to be in South Africa but betting is concentrating on those players on the cusp of the England squad.

Darren Bent the Sunderland striker is 7/4 with William Hill to go, Jamie Carrageher is 10/3 NOT to go, with William Hill. Injury ravaged Manchester United midfielder Owen Hargreaves was 20/1 at the weekend but has been gambled on to make the 23 at 2/1 with SkyBet. Tom Huddlestone is 7/2 with Paddy Power.

Cappello's Squad

We are sure there will be surprising names in Cappello's 30 preliminary England Squad and then further disappointment for the players who miss out. To back a player to make the England squad click one of the bookmaker names above.