England vs Israel: Are Three Lions Value at 4/5 to Beat Israel?

Despite a shaky start to their Euro 2008 qualification campaign, bookmakers are in no doubt that England will win in Tel Aviv on Saturday, making them a 4/5 shot (bet365) to do exactly that.The only other explanation for this odds-on quote is firms expect to be inundated with money for England and therefore have to keep the price on the short side to avoid incurring large liabilities.Given England's recent poor performances, the draw may make more appeal to punters at a much bigger price (9/4 Coral), while Israel are available at 10/3 to win the match and make life very difficult for Steve McClaren.Meanwhile, the Republic of Ireland are no better than 8/11 (bet365) to see off Wales on Saturday, despite a poor 2-1 win away at San Marino in their last qualifying match. Despite having defensive injury worries ahead of the match, the Welsh should surely not be 4/1 pokes against opponents who will be under pressure from an expectant home crowd.Wales demonstrated away to Czech Republic that they're no mugs away from home, losing narrowly 2-1, and the likes of Giggs, Koumas and Bellamy can tear into the Irish and get among the goals. For those of you who think the match will be level after 90 minutes, the draw is 12/5 (Coral).