England favourites for World Cup

Martin JohnsonIt only seems like yesterday that the World Cup finished, and we’re already thinking about the hosting rights for 2018. Of the countries in the running, England have been installed at 5/4 favourites by Paddy Power to host the tournament in eight summers time. The decision will be made at the end of the year, but knowing England as I do there’s enough time for at least two to three full-scale scandals before then, not forgetting to factor in a nice dollop of hooliganism. Read more.