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Not long and England’s World Cup 2018 squad will step off a plane into Russia and, once again, hold the hopes of the nation in its hands. This is a time filled with expectations and positivity that is generally gradually wiped away as the tournament progresses. This time we all want it to be different. There is that hope that maybe, this time, is the right time. The best sportsbooks have started taking World Cup betting seriously, with the best odds for Golden Boot bets, to yellow card bets and match-winner betting. There are also some great World Cup bonuses and promotions floating around. But how does England fair? Will the team break our hearts and our bank balances?

Well, let’s see who we believe has the fate of our World Cup dreams at their disposal. Here’s who has made it into England’s World Cup 2018 squad. Who’ll be there, and who’ll be watching from the settee – like us.

Goalies

Jordan Pickford:

This player is just 24 years old and Southgate could make him first choice as England goalie. Currently playing for Everton FC, he has been there since July 2017. However, this hasn’t been a great season for Everton FC defensively, who have managed to concede 65 goals in 44 matches. In fact, there are just 10 games out of the 44 in which the club has managed to keep a clean sheet. However, he has been strong, and without him, the club would have conceded many, many more. Hopefully, with sturdier defenders to assist, there’ll be a few more clean sheets to his name after this tournament.

Jack Butland:

Stoke City’s goalkeeper is 25 years old and aspires to be first choice goalie in the England squad, although he still has much to prove. He’s been at Stoke since 2013, although has been out on loan to clubs such as Derby, Leeds, Barnsley and Birmingham in that time. This season hasn’t been a great season on paper. In his 31 appearances on the team, it’s conceded 58 goals, including 1 own goal. However, he does have 5 clean sheets to his name as well. He has also been a constant on the team, and this means that he has had enough games and made enough saves to justify his place on the plane to Russia.

Nick Pope:

Burnley’s goalkeeper has done a very decent job. He hasn’t played every match for Burnley, sharing the honour with Tom Heaton; however, in the 32 games he has played, he’s kept a pretty decent 12 clean sheets. This 25-year-old definitely deserves a shot, and with Joe Hart having seen barely any club action this season, if you want to put your money on a 3^rd choice goalie, then Nick Pope is a very good bet.

Defenders

John Stones:

John Stones has made a few appearances in the England squad in the run-up to the World Cup finals. He has been consistently solid throughout. As a Manchester City defender, he plays amongst the best players in the world and plays against the best teams. This gives him solid experience in facing teams with the very best strikers. With a total of 68 appearances for Manchester City and 5 goals scored, he’s a very decent bet.

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Kyle Walker:

Another Manchester City defender that could make the cut is Kyle Walker, the 27-year-old right back. He’s another player with solid form and experience in having to defend against world-class strikers. This season he’s played 45 matches for the club and has managed a decent tally of 7 assists, which is not too shabby for a defender. However, in England, he’ll not have the backing of the class of players he does at Man City which may expose weaknesses such as his weakness at crossing the ball. However, he is at home with the wing-back position and is probably the best option open to Southgate.

Danny Rose:

This 27-year-old Spurs player already has 16 caps for England and looks likely to make it even more in Russia. Spurs have had an incredible season, and Danny Rose has played a role in that. As a club that has managed to make the Champions League, Spurs has given Rose the chance to face formidable opponents and has given him experience against the best players in the world. He’s played 14 games for Spurs this season, which isn’t great, but a damaged knee has seen him sitting on the side-lines. However, he’s been a decent addition to the team and been involved in some decent wins and draws against teams such as Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund.

Kieran Trippier:

Here is another Spurs player who could add some strength at the back. This 27-year-old right-back has decent crossing ability and this could be vital in the squad, which lacks in wide players. Tripper has played some of the top teams in the Champions League and was in the team that beat Real Madrid 3-1. He’s started 30 games for the club and has definitely earned a place in the team.

Gary Cahill:

Chelsea’s centre-back has played a very respectable 36 games for his club. He’s played in 6 of the 8 Champions League games and 22 of the 28 Premier League games, which is a pretty solid showing. In his time at Chelsea, he’s scored a decent 25 goals, although only 1 has been this season. However, this is a man that has much experience playing for his country. He has 58 caps to his name and has scored 4 times, so he brings much-needed experience in this area and could be pivotal in holding the team together when the pressure is on and the going gets tough.

Harry Maguire:

In all fairness, the choice is pretty limited. Leicester City’s 25-year-old centre-back doesn’t have much competition as it’s unlikely Smalling will make the squad, and Jones isn’t a very reliable player. This season he’s made an impressive 38 appearances for his club and has managed a solid 2 goals and 3 assists. It’s been a good season for him at Leicester City and this form sees him given a shot.

Trent Alexander-Arnold:

This 19-year-old player may be young, but having played for Liverpool, he’s used to the big stage. This youthful right-back is a brave decision as he is a clear choice of youth over experience. However, he has a good, albeit fleeting players record. In 2017 he won the club’s Young Player of the Season award and has already represented England at the youth levels between U-16s and U-21s. In total, he has made 26 appearances for Liverpool and has 32 youth caps. There’s no denying he’s definitely got great potential, and it will be nice to see him shone here.

Phil Jones:

Manchester United’s defender is primarily a centre-back but is also used to playing as a right-back or defensive midfielder. This 26-year-old has been with Manchester United since 2011 after he transferred from Blackburn Rovers. He has made 145 appearances for his club to date. Jones comes with a certain amount of experience on the international stage, having earned 24 senior caps since 2011.

Ashley Young:

A team-mate of Jones, Ashley Young is a winger and wing-back that has been playing for Man U since 2011. He has played 150 games since his arrival and previously made 157 appearances for Villa and a further 98 for Watford. At the age of 32, he certainly has a lot of experience at club level. However, this is not evident in his international career. He has earned around 34 caps for the country at senior level since 2007 so is looking to get some more under his belt (or on his head) before he’s too old.

Midfield

Jordan Henderson:

Another Midfielder from the impressive Kop squad is 27-year-old Jordan Henderson. This central midfielder brings a heap of experience to the core of the team. Henderson doesn’t have the skills of some of the other top players, but he is dependable, and that is well-needed. He has been a regular on the Liverpool squad, having appeared in 33 of the team’s matches. He was also part of the strong defensive midfield that saw Liverpool keep a clean sheet against Premier League giants Man City.

Ruben Loftus-Cheek:

Another relative youngster that Southgate has included on his team sheet is Chelsea’s 22-year-old Loftus-Cheek. This young midfielder has played for Chelsea since 2014 although has been on loan to Crystal Palace for the 2-17-2018 season. He has made a total of 24 appearances this season for Palace and 22 appearances for Chelsea before this. Loftus-Cheek has decent experience internationally for his age, having played for the youth teams 40 times. He has also earned 3 caps for the senior team since his first call up in 2017. Southgate is definitely showing us that he is trying to give younger and fresher players a bite of the cherry, so let’s see how juicy he can get.

Fabian Delph:

Man City is a top team and as such, has top players in its squad. Step up, Fabian Delph. This 28-year-old central midfielder is a strong player that has put in great performances; Delph is not just a decent midfielder but has also excelled as a left-back player, so there’s versatility there. He’s been on the team 24 times for City this season and has been a strong and dependable player in Manchester City’s extraordinary year. He’s also made 9 appearances for England. However, Delph has suffered from a few injuries recently, which could put a dampener on things, but with his strength, experience and versatility, he makes a good addition.

Jesse Lingard:

Manchester United has an impressive talent in 25-year-old left-winger Lingard. Not everyone has seen Lingard’s star potential, but it’s there all the same. This is a player who is able to find goals where other people can’t manage; who doesn’t want a player like that on a team? He’s bagged an impressive 41 appearances this season and has scored a very creditable 13 goals with 6 assists. He’s been a regular in the starting 11 line-up and has made an appearance for Man U in every Premier League game since November 2017. On top of that, he’s had a solid record with no injuries so far this year. He’s definitely a decent bet.

Eric Dier:

Spurs’ young defensive midfielder may be just 24 years old, but he can play in a range of positions; this will benefit him and the squad. This is a player who has some serious tactical fluidity, which is well-needed by the team. If he can be a little more consistent in the tournament than he has previously been, he could do well. Pochettino clearly sees something in Dier as out of 33 Premier League games, he’s made the starting line-up 29 times and has been a sub another 2 times. He has also been a player in 7 of the 8 Champions League matches. Having proved himself in one of the best Tottenham teams in a long while, we have no reason to doubt his ability on the England Squad.

Dele Alli:

Without a doubt, Dele Alli is one of England’s best midfield talents. He may be just 22 years old, but Spurs’ attacking midfielder has caused ripples in the Premier League since he moved from MK Dons. Although he hasn’t reached the same heights this season as last, overall, he’s scored 44 goals for the club along with 41 assists. There’s definitely scoring potential there. His dependability is also very impressive. He has been a player in every Premier League match bar one, when he had a hamstring injury and he’s played in all Champions League games, excluding his suspension at beginning of the tournament. When it comes to youth, speed, versatility and skill, Alli is a must.

Forwards

Harry Kane:

What can we say, as it stands this Spurs boy is one of the best centre-forwards in the world. Not picking this one would be insane. This is a forward that, at the age of just 24, has made 23 appearances for England and scored 12 goals. Let’s take a look at his performances this season. Well, in the Premier League he has been a player in every game except one, where an injury forced him out. In those games, he has managed to score 24 goals with 2 assists. Then there’s the Champions League, which saw him play 7 times with 7 goals scored – not bad stats at all.

This is probably the most world-class player England has on its squad, and if England can get far enough in the competition, he could well be in with a chance of winning the Golden Boot. 888sport have him as 5^th favourite, with odds of 17/1, so if you want to try some World Cup betting on an English player then he’s your man.

Raheem Sterling:

This is a player that has made enough of an impact to impress the top Premier League club, Man City; he must be doing something right. He may have started off the season a little stronger than he is currently, but his skill and excellence should ensure that he is one of the first on Southgate’s list of names. This right-winger is just 23 years old but he already has 37 caps to his name.

Guardiola has picked Sterling to play in 29 games and 3 he missed through injury. Only once has the manager left him on the bench. He’s also been a player in 8 of the Champions League games only missing out with an injury and has been on the bench once. In a team full of top players, he is certainly making his mark. In 42 games he has scored a very decent 21 goals with 13 assists. He will almost certainly be flying to Russia.

Jamie Vardy:

If there’s one thing Leicester City’s centre-forward likes to do, it’s score goals. He’s one of the older team members at 31. He’s been on the England team just 21 times, but he’s scored 7 goals in those games. Leicester City did the unthinkable in 2015/2016 season and won the Premier League, beating all of the top teams, and Vardy played a key role in this victory. He’s been one of the most impressive and reliable players on the squad and has earned the chance to make it onto the plane. With 36 appearances this season, 19 goals and 1 assist, it’s unlikely they’ll leave him at home.

Marcus Rashford:

Mourinho is a notoriously difficult man to impress, as Man U’s Marcus Rashford has worked out; however, this young player has managed to convince his fans of his worthiness on the pitch. At 20 years old, if he does make the squad, he’s going to be one of the youngest of the team. However, that means little – he has youth and speed. This is a player that has made an impressive 44 appearances; however, more often than not Mourinho brings him on as a sub and is not in the starting line-up. Out of those 44 appearances, the manager has started him in just 22 of the matches. However, considering this, he’s scored 12 goals with an impressive 9 assists – so he makes his mark when he’s on. This could be a great chance for Rashford to prove himself as something better than a decent sub.

Danny Welbeck:

Daniel Nii Tackie Mensah Welbeck, fortunately, has an easier moniker that he goes by. Danny Welbeck is the 27-year-old Arsenal player that generally likes to play as a forward but can also play as a winger. He has a solid club background, having made 92 appearances for Man U between 2008 and 2014. Since his move to Arsenal, he has made another 80 Premier League appearances. Although he was a bit of a surprise addition for many. He does have some experience internationally, with 35 caps for the youth teams and another 38 caps for the senior squad.

England’s Chances

England’s World Cup 2018 squad, on paper, may not look as threatening as some of the other teams, such as Brazil and Germany. However, there are some players in the squad who could cause upset. With 888sport offering great odds on Harry Kane for the Golden Boot, he’s worth a go. Then there’s Dele Alli, and Raheem Sterling and who all have the power to make a difference. Unfortunately, Liverpool’s Alex Oxlade Chamberlain is no longer able to join the squad due to injury. This is a great shame as he was in great form and could have made a big impact. This omission may affect the confidence of the team at first.

They aren’t going into the tournaments as odds on favourites, but with bookmakers offering the best odds between 14/1 and 17/1, it’s a good time to get behind your national team. With lots of great World Cup promotions on offer, there’s not a better time to place your bets. If you want the best odds then visit the best sites such as Unibet an 888sport, where you can get top odds of 17/1 for the win.

The hosts England are the most favored team to win the 2019 World Cup. The English team is playing an aggressive brand of cricket piling up in excess of 350 runs consistently. However, they have never won a World Cup despite being one of the first nations to introduce the sport, finishing as runners-up thrice in World Cup history so far. The 2015 World Cup was their lowest point as they exited the tournament very early in the Group Stages itself. The England team has since revamped its players and started preparation right after the 2015 World Cup in order to assemble one of the strongest teams for this campaign. Now, let us take an in-depth analysis of their players, strengths, shortcomings, and previous records in the ICC tournaments.

ICC ODI team Rank: 1st

World Cup appearances so far: 1975-2015 (All the 11 World Cups played so far)

Best World Cup result: Runners-up in 1979, 1987 & 1992 World cup

Total World Cup matches: Played: 72, Won: 41, Lost: 29, No-result: 1, Tie: 1

Biggest World Cup wins:

• England beat New Zealand by two wickets in the 1979 World Cup (Semi-final)
• England beat India by 35 runs in the 1987 World Cup (Semi-final)
• England beat South Africa by 20 runs in the 1992 World Cup (Semi-final)

England Squad for ICC World Cup 2019

Now, let`s analyze the team combination, squad strength, and different player options available in the England team for the 2019 World Cup. England has been the top-ranked ODI team for a long period, and they had one of the best preparations leading to the 2019 World Cup in regards to match results.

Captain: Eoin Morgan

Eoin Morgan has inspired the England team to play an aggressive brand cricket and yielded fruitful results in the last two-three years. Morgan is one of the most dynamic middle-order batsmen and can score freely against both pace and spin bowling. Morgan will be charged up to achieve a maiden World Cup title for England team.

Batsmen: Jason Roy, James Vince, Joe Root

Jason Roy is one of the most dangerous opening batsmen who scores at a healthy strike rate attacking the opposition very early. Joe Root is one of the batting stalwarts of the English set-up. His calming influence in the middle order will propel the other batsmen to take up the aggressor`s role. James Vince replaced Alex Hales in the squad and will be back-up batsmen in the squad.

All-rounders: Ben Stokes, Moeen Ali, Chris Woakes, Tom Curran, Liam Dawson

The English team has a rich combination of all-rounders, which gives them excellent depth in both the batting and bowling line-ups. Ben Stokes and Moeen Ali have been in the English setup for a very long time and are proven performers for the team. Chris Woakes returned the side after injury and had an impressive recent series against Pakistan. Tom Curran and Liam Dawson will be kept as standby all-rounders in the team, and are unlikely to come in as first choice players.

Wicket-Keepers: Jonny Bairstow, Jos Buttler

Jonny Bairstow and Jos Buttler are excellent batsmen who can win matches on their own for the England team. Buttler will be the first choice wicket-keeper, and he takes the aggressor`s role in the middle order as well, destroying bowlers for fun. Bairstow will partner Jason Roy and open the batting for England.

Bowlers: Adil Rashid, Liam Plunkett, Jofra Archer, Mark Wood

Liam Plunkett and Mark Wood have played for the England team for two-three years leading up to the 2019 World Cup. Plunkett is the designated death bowler for England team and is very effective with his Yorkers and slower-ones. Wood has the raw pace that troubles the batsmen and can clock speeds above 140mph consistently. Jofra Archer made a last minute run into the squad owing to his impressive performances in various T20 leagues. Adil Rashid is the No. 1 spinner, and he will partner Moeen Ali in the spin department.

Expected starting XI:

Eoin Morgan(C), Jason Roy, Jonny Bairstow, Joe Root, Ben Stokes, Jos Buttler (Wk), Moeen Ali, Chris Woakes, Adil Rashid, Liam Plunkett, Jofra Archer

Remaining Players: Mark Wood, Liam Dawson, James Vince, Tom Curran

England World Cup Schedule 2019

England will start their campaign as the hot favorites in the tournament opener against South Africa on May 30, and they will play a couple of warm-up matches against Australia and Afghanistan before kicking off the tournament. England will be itching to achieve their maiden World Cup title this year.

kicking off the tournament. England will be itching to achieve their maiden World Cup title this year.

Warm-up matches

• England vs. Australia, May 25, The Rose Bowl, Southampton
• England vs. Afghanistan, May 27, Kennington Oval, London

World Cup matches

• England vs. South Africa, May 30, Kennington Oval, London
• England vs. Pakistan, June 3, Trent Bridge, Nottingham
• England vs. Bangladesh, June 8, Sophia Gardens, Cardiff
• England vs. West Indies, June 14, The Rose Bowl, Southampton
• England vs. Afghanistan, June 18, Old Trafford, Manchester
• England vs. Sri Lanka, June 21, Headingly, Leeds
• England vs. Australia, June 25, Lord`s, London
• England vs. India, June 30, Edgbaston, Birmingham
• England vs. New Zealand, July 3, Riverside, Chester-le-street

England 2019 World Cup predictions & betting tips

England is the favorite team to win the 2019 World Cup. They are the No.1 ranked team leading into the 2019 World Cup. The batting depth of their team is their biggest positive which puts them in the best spot. They play aggressive cricket piling up runs against every team that comes on their way. We expect the England team to reach the finals of the 2019 World Cup and end up as the winners too. England is expected to end the group stages in the top position in the points table.

We expect the England team to come good against all the teams in the tournament. England vs. India will be one of the matches to watch out for in this World Cup as both teams are in excellent form leading into the 2019 World Cup. The last two World Cups (2011 & 2015) have been won by the host nation and England are odds-on to continue that trend.

England World Cup Squad Betting Odds

England does not have a good record in ICC tournaments, and they failed to qualify for semi-finals in the last six World Cups. The 2019 World Cup is their best chance to correct their poor track record in ICC World Cups. England has the highest odds to win the 2019 World Cup as they are the hot favorites playing in their home conditions

England Odds of winning 2019 World Cup: 3.00*

*Odds are accurate at the time of publishing and may vary

2019 World Cup Betting tips & predictions

We give betting tips and predictions for every match of the World Cup 2019. Please check the ‘Cricket tips and predictions’ columns in our site regularly. Betting can be done in different ways such as match results, player performances, scoring rate, runs, wickets taken, etc. We will try to give you small tips in betting in the following paragraph but always remember the form and momentum of the team will be the major factor to decide the outcome once the tournament begins.

If you are betting for the team winning the match, then we will have the England team with higher chances of 80-20 in the matches against Afghanistan, Sri Lanka, West Indies, and Bangladesh. England will have 70-30 odds against Australia, New Zealand, Pakistan, and South Africa. The Indian team is expected to be their toughest opponents and England will have a slight edge over India with 55-45 in the odds owing to their home conditions.

World Cup Betting Lines

If you are betting on player`s performances, then the players to watch out for in the Indian team are Jason Roy, Jos Buttler, Jofra Archer, and Ben Stokes. We also expect some players like Joe Root, Eoin Morgan, and Chris Woakes to give some impactful performances in this tournament.