England vs Austria Betting Choice Analysis

After the doom and gloom of Northern Ireland, World Cup qualification could be all but sealed for England on Saturday afternoon. The bookies are offering a best price of 2/9 that Austria are defeated at Old Trafford. If Austria are beaten and Czech Republic lose to Holland at home in the evening, then the FA can start making travel arrangements for Germany next Summer. Even if the Czech only draw with the Dutch, it would mean only England requiring only a point in the final game against Poland, who also only require a point to qualify. There is no reason why England won't comprehensively beat the Austrians at Old Trafford. Sven has seen sense and intends to revert back to his preferred 4-4-2 system. That means Lampard and Gerrard can dominate the midfield with Beckham out on the right were he plays best. Those who regularly watch La Liga will know the skipper has been one of leading players for Real Madrid this season. Losing Rooney is a blow, but there is still Owen upfront and the likely to be selected Peter Crouch. The two strikers proved on the end of season England tour they can be a decent pairing. The back four has lost the first choice fullbacks, but this shouldn't give massive cause for concern for the first of a World Cup double header. If the English press think we have it bad, they need only look at the plight of Saturday's opponents. Austrian football is in the doldrums with their coach sacked after a defeat to Poland that ensured they could not qualify for Germany 2006. The new manager can't take over for a few months due to club commitments. Of course the match odds are far too skinny to bother with, so it makes sense to look elsehwere for a decent investment. The anytime goalscorer market offers a few options with Lampard, Becham and Gerrard priced around the 3/1 mark. It is though Michael Owen at 6/5 that appeals the most. The Newcastle striker is expected to be fit after missing his last club game with injury. Unlike during the previous 12 months, the former Liverpool player has played a decent handful of matches in consecutive weeks. That can only be good knews for England who should see the full benefit at Old Trafford. Playing with a fellow striker ahead of a midfield packed with world-class talent can only benefit Michael Owen, who has every chance of finding the back of the net in this crucial World Cup qualifer. The advice is to grab the 6/5 at VCBet while it is still availalable.