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World Cup 2010

Sublime England can dig out results when they have to

16 October 2008 | About Frank Gregan

It's been a fantastic week for England and the best start to a campaign since 1558, says Frank Gregan.... Read more | Comment now

World Cup Qualifiers: Petulant prima donnas could learn a lot from one Ryan Giggs

14 October 2008 | About Alsy

Boyd flounces out and Kuryani goes awol but not even a stint on Ten Years Younger for a certain Welsh wizard would be enough to convince Alister Morgan that John Toshack's men have a chance against the Germans.... Read more | Comment now

World Cup 2010: Belarus v England - which England will turn up?

14 October 2008 | About Mike Norman

A sublime victory away to Croatia was folowed up by a lacklustre performance against an inexperienced Kazakhstan: Ashley Cole took the wrath of England fans this time but Gerrard and Lampard still can't play together, Heskey can't score and England... Read more | Comment now

Belarus trip will liberate England's architects

13 October 2008 | About Ralph Ellis

Ralph Ellis believes stadium designers are as much to blame as fans for the booing of Ashley Cole while Wales' World Cup hopes have been kicked into the long grass by unsympathetic groundsman.... Read more | Comment now

Capello finds a home where Rooney can explode

10 October 2008 | About Ralph Ellis

Ralph Ellis heralds a solution to one of modern football's most baffling conundrums.... Read more | Comment now

World Cup Betting: Different targets for Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland in their weekend matches

10 October 2008 | About Dan Fitch

Dan "The Betting Man" Fitch talks us through all the team news and betting as Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales play crucial matches to try and qualify for the 2010 World Cup.... Read more | Comment now

England v Kazakhstan: All good in Wayne's World but don't expect the floodgates to open

10 October 2008 | About Dan Fitch

Dan "The Betting Man" Fitch on the significance of England's victory against Croatia and the upbeat mood in the England camp and the media. That said, Kazakhstan deserve more respect than they're being given and it may not be the... Read more | Comment now

England v Kazakhstan Betting: The over/under 2.5 goals market

10 October 2008 | About Ed Nicholson

Ed Nicholson talks us through the facts and stats to find the runner to back in the over/under 2.5 goals market as England host Kazakhstan on Saturday afternoon.... Read more | Comment now

Croatia v England: A good reason to back Croatia - they're the better team

10 September 2008 | About Mike Norman

"Mystical" Mike Norman urges Betfair punters to stop over-analysing England and just look at what's staring at everyone in the face - Croatia are the higher-ranked, better-organised, more successful side...... Read more | Comment now

World Cup 2010: Portugal and Germany are both good things in tonight's betting

10 September 2008 | About Alsy

Morgan in the driving seat - Allsy on why Portugal and Germany should have little trouble disposing of Denmark and Finland respectively nad why the Czech Republic aren't quite the certainty their price would suggest.... Read more | Comment now

World Cup 2010: A fine Mexes France have got themselves into

9 September 2008 | About James Eastham

Things didn't go to plan for France, Philippe Mexes or this columnist in Vienna on Saturday night, writes James Eastham.... Read more | Comment now

Football Betting; Around the world in 600 words

8 September 2008 | About Ben Lyttleton

Ben Lyttleton talks us through another nightmarish episode in the career of France coach Raymond Domenech, Lithuania's good form and why Czech mates Milan Baros and Petr Cech could well take all three points as the Czech Republic visit Northern... Read more | Comment now

World Cup 2010: Scotland, Northern Ireland and Rep Ireland all capable of messing up just like England

5 September 2008 | About Dan Fitch

Dan "The Betting Man" Fitch looks at the tasks that await the Republic of Ireland, Scotland and Northern Ireland and is well aware that noone is guaranteed three points on day one of qualifying.... Read more | Comment now

World Cup 2010: Just how many goals will England score against Andorra?

4 September 2008 | About Editor

England are bound to score against Andorra (aren't they!?) but when will they score the first and just how many will they get?... Read more | Comment now

The Obscure Betting Column: Three favourites worth opposing

4 September 2008 | About Dave Farrar

The Obscure Betting Column boys Dave Farrar and Ben Lyttleton turn their attentions to this weekend's World Cup qualifiers this week...... Read more | Comment now

World Cup 2010: France can shine in qualifying (despite Domenech)

4 September 2008 | About James Eastham

Raymond Domenech may not be flavour of the month, but France are capable of making a winning start in their World Cup qualifiers despite the man on the bench, writes James Eastham.... Read more | Comment now

World Cup 2010: Back to the drawing board for Lippi's Italy

4 September 2008 | About Dave Farrar

Dave Farrar looks at a new-look Italy under Marcello Lippi, in his second spell in charge. Seasoned internationals Buffon, Toni and Cannavaro are still there but as of yet there's no room for the likes of Materazzi and Ambrosini. Winning... Read more | Comment now