Opta's World Cup supercomputer has named England as the second favourites to lift the trophy on July 19 after the Three Lions' barnstorming 4-2 victory against Croatia on Wednesday.

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Before the whistle at England's opening game has even blown, scientists have predicted the most likely outcome for the Three Lions.

Using the latest player performance metrics, Machine Football’s predictive model has delivered a strong four-leg Bet Builder for England's opening clash with Croatia

England have not won a trophy for 60 years but the betting odds suggest they have a strong chance of success at the World Cup.

The Three Lions enter this summer's tournament as one of the favourites to be crowned world champions in New Jersey on July 19, and will want to send an emphatic message to their…

Is it finally coming home? England is looking to win the World Cup for the first time since 1966, and the first step in their journey will be a match against a

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England downed Croatia to begin their World Cup in the best possible fashion - but have been told that they will ultimately fall short this summer

Opta's World Cup supercomputer has named England as the second favourites to lift the trophy on July 19 after the Three Lions' barnstorming 4-2 victory against Croatia on…