Punters In A Russia To Back England After Beckham Boost

England are closing the gap on favourites Russia in the race to host the 2018 World Cup.

bet365 spokesman Steve Freeth “Beckham famously saved the Three Lions with his free-kick against Greece in 2001 and punters are listening to what he’s saying off the pitch because we’re now seeing an avalanche of bets for England to host 2018.”

“We also think that England have a great chance and we’re happy to be best price about Russia.”

To Host 2018 World Cup

• Russia 10/11
• England 13/8
• Portugal/Spain 9/2
• Belgium/Netherlands 33/1