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Jack Wilshere stands as the leading contender for the next Luton Town manager position, significantly ahead in the current betting odds.

Dorking Wanderers host Aldershot Town in the FA Cup Fourth Qualifying Round on Saturday. Marc White’s side are 7/4 to win and reach the First Round Proper for the first time in their history, with Aldershot 6/5 favourites.

Spain are 4/1 favourites with bet365 to win the 2026 World Cup, ahead of England and France at 13/2. Thomas Tuchel insists his England side are “underdogs” despite strong recent form and back-to-back European Championship final appearances.

England host Wales in an international friendly at Wembley on Thursday night, with Harry Kane a major injury doubt. Ollie Watkins is likely to start up front as England prepare for Euro 2026 qualifying. England are 1/100 favourites with bet365.

The 2026 Ballon d’Or betting market opens with Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappé joint 3/1 favourites. Bayern striker Harry Kane follows at 7/1, while reigning winner Ousmane Dembélé is 12/1 to retain his title.

Steve Bruce has been sacked as Blackpool manager after a 2-0 home defeat to AFC Wimbledon left the Seasiders second-bottom in League One. Ian Evatt and Richie Wellens are joint 1/1 favourites to take over, according to BetVictor.

Manchester City striker Erling Haaland is clear favourite at 3/1 to win the 2025/26 PFA Player of the Year award after scoring nine goals in seven matches. Mo Salah (9/1) and Bukayo Saka (10/1) are his nearest challengers.

Luton Town have sacked Matt Bloomfield after Saturday’s 2-0 defeat to Stevenage left them 11th in League One. Luke Williams is 4/1 favourite to replace him, with Ian Evatt (5/1) and Richie Wellens (6/1) close behind in the market.

Ange Postecoglou is odds-on at 2/5 to be the next Premier League manager to leave after Nottingham Forest’s seven-game winless run. Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim follows at 3/1, with Daniel Farke and Unai Emery further out in the betting.

Rangers have sacked Russell Martin following a 1-1 draw at Falkirk, leaving them 11 points off the title pace. Kevin Muscat leads the betting at 2/1 to take charge next, ahead of Danny Röhl (9/4) and Steven Gerrard (5/2).