Bookies Keep England Short Despite Flop In Israel

No risks have been taken by the UK's leading firms after England's lacklustre 0-0 draw in Tel Aviv on Saturday. Steve McClaren's men are no bigger than 9/1 (Sporting Odds) to win Euro 2008, despite the fact that they haven't scored in the past three matches. England now sit third in the Group E table and anything other than an emphatic win against Andorra on Wednesday is unthinkable. Croatia are five points clear of England and are strong favourites at 8/11 (Ladbrokes) to win the group. However, they're not fancied to do much in next year's tournament, with bet365 making them 33/1 shots to win Euro 2008. If you think the Three Lions can turn things around in their European qualifying campaign, they are currently 7/2 (bet direct) to win Group E and book their place in Austria and Switzerland. Russia are three points better off than England after five games and are also 7/2 (Stan James) to win the group, with bookmakers making this a three-horse race. England are 1/40 (Bet Fred) to beat Andorra on Wednesday and this game should really be a procession for Rooney and Co. The England HT FT is available at 1/6 (Paddy Power) while Frank Lampard is available at 5/1 (Ladbrokes) to prove his doubters wrong and score the first goal.