England are the new even money favourites with Ladbrokes to host the 2018 World Cup. Having opened up at 3/1 a sustained nationwide gamble has seen them displace Russia at the head of the market who are now the 6/5 second favourites.

Portugal & Spain are out to 6/1 with Belgium & Holland unchanged at 40/1.

Alex Donohue of Ladbrokes said: “This monumental late gamble on England has finally seen them retain favourtism.The positive market vibes for England are a good omen.”

Ladbrokes latest betting

Who Will Host 2018 World Cup

Evs England
6/5 Russia
6/1 Portugal and Spain
40/1 Belgium and Holland

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