The England World Cup bid team have had their say and bet365 are still odds-on about it returning to these shores in 2018.

“The betting was like an X Factor live elimination – with Sepp Blatter as Simon Cowell! joked bet365 spokesman Steve Freeth.

“England were 10/11 before Eddie Afekafe opened proceedings and their price shortened to 5/6 during the impressive David Cameron speech. There was a slight drift to 10/11 and then even money when the Prime Minister left the stage, but the latter was soon gobbled up when Beckham wrapped up proceedings.

“It’s been a very busy betting heat and that’s bound to continue until 3pm.”

To Host 2018 World Cup

England 10/11
Russia 2/1
Portugal & Spain 4/1
Belgium & Netherlands 40/1
 

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