England move to second favourites after win

England's victory over Colombia on penalties on Tuesday not only moved Gareth Southgate's men into the World Cup qu
04 Jul, 2018

England's victory over Colombia on penalties on Tuesday not only moved Gareth Southgate's men into the World Cup quarter-finals, it also propelled them to second favourites to win the  tournament.

With Brazil maintaining their favourites tag, England have seen their odds slashed from 6-1 to 7/2 in the wake of the win that puts them through to the quarter-final against Sweden.

France, 4-3 winners over Argentina on Saturday, are also 7/2 to win the tournament whilst Croatia, who face hosts Russia in the last eight, are fourth on 11/2.

Belgium, who will have to contend with Brazil on Friday, are at 6/1 while two-time winners Uruguay are 14/1.

Hosts Russia at 18/1 and Sweden at 22/1 are seen as the long shots to lift the World Cup trophy on July 15.

Copyright Reuters, 2018

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