Ladbrokes: Football update - Cesc to go & who will win a World Cup first

ENGLAND'S WOMEN will win a World Cup before their male counterparts according to Ladbrokes.

With the Women's World Cup about to kick off in Germany, the firm quote 8/11 the Thee Lionesses lift the trophy before the Three Lions (Evens).

One of the major transfer stories of the summer also looks like coming to a close as Cesc Fabregas is now only 1/2 to quit Arsenal with 6/4 the price he stays.

Alex Donohue of Ladbrokes said: "We're getting near 50 years of hurt now. If anyone breaks the hoodoo it looks like the Women will do it first."

he added: "Fabregas' odds of staying at Arsenal are on the drift. It looks like he'll be at Barca for the start of the new season."

Ladbrokes latest betting

Cesc Fabregas to be an Arsenal player for the first game of the 2011/2012 season

• Yes - 6/4
• No - 1/2

Who will win a World Cup first?

• England Women's - 8/11
• England Men's - Evens