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Rooney backed to hit the mark
WAYNE ROONEY is 15-8 favourite to be England’s top scorer over their two games against Slovenia and Croatia with William Hill.
And David Beckham, on 113 caps, is now only 3-1 to break Peter Shilton’s all-time record of 125.
William Hill are also betting on how many minutes of the forthcoming two matches Beckham will play. They offer 4-1 for 46-60 minutes, 7-1 he does not play in either game, and 8-1 over 135 minutes.
Facing a ban on buying players, Chelsea are 5-6 at Hills to fail to win the Premier League either this or next season but 5-1 to secure the title both this season and next. Chelsea are now even money to win no major trophy this term and 150-1 to win four.Lincoln to beat Darlington (evens, Hills)
London Irish to win the Guinness Premiership (6-1, Blue Square)
England, Spain and Holland to win all their World Cup qualifiers (25-1, Bet365)4 stars excellent value. 3 stars worth a flutter. 2 stars tempting price. 1 stars a good outside punt.HOW TO: drink in the delights of the Guinness Premiership – swallow some of the 6-1 on offer for London Irish to top the table this season.