Bet365 Football Commentary: England vs Wales; Owen

ENGLAND TO SLAY THE WELSH DRAGONS Sat Sep 3 15.00 BST (SS1)With no Premiership or Championship matches this weekend (or Ashes cricket for that matter!), the eyes of the nation will be on the Millennium Stadium where England are confidently expected to pick up the winning thread after the disaster against Denmark. They were well beaten in Copenhagen but don't let that put you off backing them to beat Wales at 2/5. It should be remembered that England have never lost a qualifier under Sven, including the 2-1 win over Wales at Old Trafford, while Wales have yet to win a single qualifier to date (winless in their last 12 competitive games).Take them to win by the corresponding correct score and, at the same time have a bet on Rooney to score first at 7/2 (Evens anytime) - the scorecast pays out a respectable 15/1. And remember, if he scores that last goal in the game instead, we'll give you your money back! Once the game goes live, we'll have live In-Play betting on 14 markets.England to beat Wales @ 2/5England to beat Wales 2-0 @ 5/1 / Rooney to score first @ 7/2 (Scorecast @ 15/1) at Bet365 After weeks of rumour Michael Owen has finally agreed to don the Number 10 shirt for Newcastle, and he looks set to form a formidable striking partnership with Alan Shearer. Newcastle are yet to score in their four Premiership matches this term and under fire manager Graeme Souness will be hoping that Owen does the business in front of goal. The England striker is10/3 favourite to score first for the Geordies in the Premiership, whilst it's a 5/1 shot that the duo score 30 or more goals this season. Owen to score first Newcastle goal in the Premiership @ 10/3 at Bet365 UNITED DRAWN WITH A THREATLast week's (long-winded!) draw for the UEFA Champions League didn't throw up that many opportunities for an upset, however, Villarreal could give United a run for their money in Group D. Man Utd have no easy task to win this group and may be under priced at 8/15. United have departed from this competition at the first knock-out stage for the last two years, and will face much sterner tests than that offered by Debrecen in the qualifying round, beginning with a trip to Villarreal on 27th September. Villarreal were perhaps a little lucky to avoid extra time against Everton in the last round, but make no mistake they are a good side. With Lille starting their season poorly, and Benfica a weaker unit than the one that won the Portuguese domestic title last term, Villarreal are the value at 3/1 to win the group.Villarreal to win Group D @ 3/1 at Bet365