World Cup Qualification Betting News

England beat Northern Ireland 4-0 to stay top of Group Six with Michael Owen scoring the second goal. The Real Madrid striker was selected by readaBet.com before the game at 11/10 to find the back of the net.

Poland remain a point behind Sven-Goran Eriksson's side after a thumping win. With Azerbaijan crashing to an 8-0 defeat to Poland, William Hill are offering odds of 16/1 that England go one better by beating them by nine or more goals on Wednesday.

Although the Poles are only a point back in the group, they are priced at 5/1 to win the group, and a massive 200/1 to win the World Cup. One slip-up from England between now and October may be all it takes to be overtaken in the group.

England are 1/20 to qualify for the World Cup, and 12/1 to win the tournament. Also available are at the same price are Holland, who stayed top of qualifying Group One with a comfortable 2-0 win away at Romania.

South American giants Brazil and Argentina head the betting at around 5/1, while hosts Germany are a best price 8/1 for glory.

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