Steve McClaren at 20/1 to coach England by 2008

Hours after England lost to Croatia and kissed Euro 2008 goodbye, bookmakers jump with odds on manager Steve McClaren.

Steve McClaren at 20/1 to coach England by 2008 William Hill are refusing to take any bets on Steve McClaren standing down as England manager - but quote him at 20/1 to still be in his job at the end of this year. "We went 13/8 for him to be gone within twenty four hours, at half time of the game but now we believe he has no chance whatsoever of staying in his job so are not prepared to give money away by betting on him to go." said Hill's spokesman Graham Sharpe.

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Jose Mourinho is now 5/1 favorite with William Hill to succeed Steve McClaren as permanent England manager. Hills make Martin O'Neill 11/2 second favorite and also offer 6/1 Scolari; 7/1 Hiddink; 10/1 Pearce; 12/1 Lippi; 12/1 Alan Shearer;16/1 Curbishley, Capello, Allardyce, Redknapp, Wenger; 25/1 Venables.

England are 1/3 to qualify for the World Cup finals and 9/4 not to with Hills who make them 10/1 to win it. Germany are now 5/1 favorites to win the Euro 08 tournament with William Hill who also offer 11/2 Italy; 13/2 France; 7/1 Spain; 8/1 Holland; 9/1 Portugal; 12/1 Croatia; Czech rep; 20 Switzerland; 25 Greece; Romania; Russia; Sweden; 40 Turkey; 50 Poland; 80 Austria.

Published on 11/21/2007