ENGLAND have fallen someway down the betting order for World Cup glory after their goalless draw with USA.
Bookmakers Betfair updated their odds after each nation had played two group stage games with now FOUR nations a shorter price than Gareth Southgate’s men.
England face Wales tonight knowing their place in the last-16 is all-but secure.
Despite blowing Iran away in the opening game, a far from convincing performance followed against the US, seeing the Three Lions move from 13/2 second favourites to 9/1 shots.
Brazil secured their place in the knockouts after just two games with a pair of wins over Serbia and Switzerland.
They are 5/2 favourites ahead of France at 11/2, who also won their opening two games.
Spain still have a bit of work to do but have been impressive to watch in racking up their four points and are strongly fancied to make the next stage.
They are 13/2 third favourites to win the competition, with Lionel Messi’s Argentina ahead of England at 8/1.
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Despite a shocking defeat in the opening game, Argentina bounced back with a 2-0 win over Mexico and will need to beat Poland to guarantee their spot in the next round.
Then come England at 9/1, with more questions now being asked of Southgate after the latest performance.
Portugal are in the last-16 with their two wins and are 10/1 to win the World Cup, with Germany rescuing a crucial point against Spain in their last outing at 11/1.
Netherlands face Qatar with a win meaning they go through as group winners and they are 13/1 to win the tournament.
Betfair spokesperson Sam Rosbottom added: “England are 9/1 to win the World Cup ahead of their final Group B clash with Wales on Tuesday.
“Gareth Southgate’s side were 13/2 before their goalless draw against USA, with France, Spain, Argentina and 5/2 favourites Brazil now ahead of them in the betting.
“Unsurprisingly, England are the 4/9 odds-on favourites to beat Wales, who are 15/2 to pull off a shock result.”
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