TODAY'S FEATURED BETS - JOE COLE TO UNITED AND FRANCE FOR EURO 2012

France legend Thierry Henry has been summoned by his country’s president Nikolas Sarkozy to explain his team’s dismal World Cup showing and the player’s antics which have brought shame on the nation. The 1998 World champions failed to win a match in South Africa this summer and the squad refused to train after Nicolas Anelka was sent home in disgrace following a but up with manager Raymond Domenech. 

Laurent Blanc is the man charged with the unenviable task of taking over the reins from the much-despised Domenech, but at least he can console himself with the knowledge that things can’t possibly get any worse. France are 14/1 with Stan James to restore national pride by winning Euro 2012, but first they must endure two years of wallowing in their own mire.  
Several media outlets have this morning reported that they ‘understand’ Manchester United will not be making an attempt to sign the out-of-contract England midfielder Joe Cole. As a result the bookmakers have sent the odds on him playing his football at Old Trafford next season crashing out to 12/1, after previously being the odds on favourite. 
Not one to keep his feelings about players a secret Harry Redknapp has repeatedly voiced his admiration of Cole in recent weeks and at 5/4 with Skybet Tottenham look the outstanding bet to secure the players signature. Arsenal are now the 4/5 favourites. 
Eoin Morgan blasted England to victory in yesterday’s first of five One Day Internationals between Australia and England. The victory came in the first meeting between the two nations since England claimed the Twenty20 world title in the Caribbean earlier this year with a win over the Aussies. 
Morgan scored a hugely impressive 103 from just 85 balls including an incredible 16 fours to help England to cruise to victory with 24 balls to spare. The sides now travel to Cardiff and Sophia Gardens for another day-night match on Thursday, Morgan is 9/2 with Stan James to top score again and England are 2.2 (6/5) on Betfair to take a 2-0 lead in the series.