Peter Crouch is favoured by bet365 to outscore Emile Heskey in the World Cup, despite the firm having the Villa man as their favourite to start against the USA.

bet365 spokesman Steve Freeth “We’re expecting Heskey to get more World Cup minutes as he brings more to the team, but Crouch offers more of a goalscoring threat whenever he puts on a three lions shirt.”

bet365 cut Peter Crouch from 2/5 to 1/6 to go to South Africa after his brace against Egypt, whilst Emile Heskey is a solid 1/8, despite not getting a run out. The duo are also 25/1 to start the opening game together.

2010 World Cup – England Specials

Who Will Score Most Goals?

Emile Heskey 2/1
Tie 6/4
Peter Crouch 13/8
(Both must go to World Cup for bets to stand)

Total Peter Crouch Goals

Under 1.5 4/7
Over 1.5 5/4
(Must feature in 1 game for bets to stand)

Top England Scorer

Wayne Rooney 11/8
Frank Lampard 11/2
Jermain Defoe 6/1
Peter Crouch 13/2
Emile Heskey 9/1
Steven Gerrard 9/1
Carlton Cole 33/1

To Make The Squad

Emile Heskey 1/8
Peter Crouch 1/6
Carlton Cole 8/11
Gabby Agbonlahor 9/2
Darren Bent 6/1
Michael Owen 10/1
Bobby Zamora 10/1

England v USA

Heskey & Crouch To Both Start 25/1

Who Will Partner Wayne Rooney

Emile Heskey 13/8
Jermain Defoe 11/4
Peter Crouch 7/2
Carlton Cole 6/1
Gabby Agbonlahor 20/1
Darren Bent 33/1
Michael Owen 50/1

Others on request. Stakes returned if Rooney doesn’t start or Capello starts with 4-5-1 formation

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