Croatia again

England have drifted out to a best price of 15.00 (14/1) with Bet Direct and Better Bet to lift the 2010 World Cup after being drawn in the same group as Croatia again. Bet Asia takes a closer look at the draw for the 2010 World Cup and how the betting markets have reacted.

According to Ladbrokes, the Three Lions are 1.40 (2/5) from 1.25 (1/4) to qualify for the tournament in South Africa and 2.75 (7/4) from 3.75 (11/4) to miss out.

Skybet make them 2.20 (6/5) to finish top of Group 6 despite losing home and away to Slaven Billic`s side, with Croatia priced at 2.75 (7/4) and Ukraine at a massive 11.00 (10/1) with CentreBet.

Spokesman Robin Hutchison said: "It was almost inevitable that they`d draw Croatia again and at least it makes a change from Poland. Hopefully this time they`ll get their act together."

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The full draw for the 2010 World Cup is as follows:

Group 1

Portugal
Sweden
Denmark
Hungary
Albania
Malta

Group 2

Greece
Israel
Switzerland
Moldova
Latvia
Luxembourg

Group 3

Czech Republic
Poland
Northern Ireland
Slovakia
Slovenia
San Marino

Group 4

Germany
Russia
Finland
Wales
Azerbaijan
Liechtenstein

Group 5

Spain
Turkey
Belgium
Bosnia-Herzegovina
Armenia
Estonia

Group 6

Croatia
England
Ukraine
Belarus
Kazakhstan
Andorra

Group 7

France
Romania
Serbia
Lithuania
Austria
Faroe Islands

Group 8

Italy
Bulgaria
Ireland Republic
Cyprus
Georgia
Montenegro

Group 9

Netherlands
Scotland
Norway
Macedonia FYR
Iceland

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