World Cup 2010 - England vs USA betting preview

It is a good thing Wayne Rooney has broad shoulders, as there needs to be room on them for both his short-tempered head and the World Cup hopes of a nation. The lack of discipline shown by England`s most naturally gifted player had started to concern those both inside and outside the England camp and fans throughout the country will be hoping he remains on the pitch long enough to show the world what he can do.

England`s World Cup campaign gets under way today against the USA and the tournament`s fourth-favourites are 8/15 (bet £15 to win £8 profit) with Paddy Power to take all three points. The USA are available at 13/2 with Totesport and the draw is generally priced at 10/3.

Fabio Capello`s side were very impressive in qualifying but unconvincing in their recent friendlies against Japan and Mexico. Their opponents, however, have recovered well from a shock defeat to Honduras in January to put in a string of good performances against the likes of the Netherlands, Turkey and Australia.

Sky Bet have made a 1-0 win for England the favourite score for the game at 6/1, with Stan James offering the same price on 2-0. A 1-1 draw, which would be a disappointing start to the tournament for England, is 8/1 with Canbet, who are also best price on a shock 1-0 win for the underdogs.

Wayne Rooney has been made favourite to open the scoring tonight at 7/2, followed by Peter Crouch at 6/1. Crouch`s Spurs team-mate, Jermain Defoe is 7/1, along with Frank Lampard, to break the deadlock tonight.

Bet365 offer a handicap market and England are 29/20 to win the match with a goal disadvantage and 3/1 to win by more than two goals.

England are fourth-favourites for the World Cup this year at 8/1 and tonight we will see if they can live up to the hype.

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