England Odds to win Euro 2012 at Bet365 really haven’t fluctuated much since the close of qualification for Poland and Ukraine 2012. They have been hovering around in the chasing pack between the main Euro 2012 favourites of Spain, Germany and the Netherlands. People seem very split over the chances of England. Some think that it is good that they are going into the tournament without any pressure on them. Some think that they should have the pressure on them because that would mean that they are genuine contenders. As always, there are pro’s and con’s to go either way in England Euro 2012 odds, which are currently trading at 10/1 with online bookmaker Bet365. The national side need to shake off their stodgy performances and look forward, and put in some good displays to breath a bit of new hope into their game.
England Issues
England were disrupted of course by the departure of Fabio Capello as head coach and so they haven’t had ideal preparations at all. Losing a manager is disruptive, because it will invariably mean a change of tactics, new systems to try and pick up. So we are not sure what England are going to turn up for the tournament. With Hodgson in charge, it is unlikely to change too much, but there will probably be a lot more definition in shape. England were also hit with the suspension to star striker Wayne Rooney. The Manchester United star will miss the first two group matches and his absence will leave England short up front. These are factors which do have a bearing on England Odds to win Euro 2012. Roy Hodgson will have just two friendly matches, against Belgium and Norway to get ready for the tournament.
Draw
The Three Lions were drawn in Group D and truthfully it could have been a whole lot worse for them. They have a genuine chance of qualifying, but the factor here is that it is important for England not to be over-hyped or complacent. They have to take their standings as they are, which is average side, a side with stars but who are under-achievers. England have the tough task of facing France in their opening group match, and that will be so important. A victory over Les Bleus would bring a tremendous amount of relief and confidence to push on to the knock-outs. England also have to face Sweden and Ukraine in the group.
Critics
Some pundits think that England will have had a successful tournament if they manage to get out of the group. What could hold them back is a lack of a plan B. Where do England go when they are under pressure? What back up game plan do they have if their performance is lethargic and stunted as it has been so many times? That is the main criticism of England, but there is also the average feel about the quality of the squad.
Positives
But England can draw experience from the likes of Greece, who pulled off a big win at Euro 2004. The Greeks just made themselves hard to beat and work hard through the entire tournament, and England could learn a lot from that. England have to play to their strengths, they have to play the English way and then they could have a chance. The need to play at a high tempo and bully and pressure opponents instead of trying to emulate Spain or Germany.
Summary
A decent outside shot, so that makes England Odds to win Euro 2012 decent value. The Three Lions can be taken at 10/1 with Bet365 for a decent shot to win their first ever European Championships. They have avoided any of the other big guns in the draw and that should give them time to work together well under Roy Hodgson.
