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English fans obviously do not share coach Glenn Hoddle’s confidence in their team for France 98.

England were on Tuesday described as ” friendless ” as London bookmakers rated them at 9-1, their longest odds to win the World Cup since qualifying.

Sean Boyce, a spokesmen for bookmakers Ladbrokes said: ” I am sure patriotic punters will get behind England eventually, but right now we cannot give them away. ” Other teams have been well backed but the truth is that England are currently friendless. “

The current odds to win the World Cup are: 3-1 Brazil, 11-2 France, 6-1 Italy, 7-1 Argentina, 7-1 Germany, 9-1 England, 10-1 Holland, 10-1 Spain.