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Spain are 4/1 favourites with bet365 to win the 2026 World Cup, ahead of England and France at 13/2. Thomas Tuchel insists his England side are “underdogs” despite strong recent form and back-to-back European Championship final appearances.

England host Wales in an international friendly at Wembley on Thursday night, with Harry Kane a major injury doubt. Ollie Watkins is likely to start up front as England prepare for Euro 2026 qualifying. England are 1/100 favourites with bet365.

The 2026 Ballon d’Or betting market opens with Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappé joint 3/1 favourites. Bayern striker Harry Kane follows at 7/1, while reigning winner Ousmane Dembélé is 12/1 to retain his title.

Steve Bruce has been sacked as Blackpool manager after a 2-0 home defeat to AFC Wimbledon left the Seasiders second-bottom in League One. Ian Evatt and Richie Wellens are joint 1/1 favourites to take over, according to BetVictor.

Manchester City striker Erling Haaland is clear favourite at 3/1 to win the 2025/26 PFA Player of the Year award after scoring nine goals in seven matches. Mo Salah (9/1) and Bukayo Saka (10/1) are his nearest challengers.

Luton Town have sacked Matt Bloomfield after Saturday’s 2-0 defeat to Stevenage left them 11th in League One. Luke Williams is 4/1 favourite to replace him, with Ian Evatt (5/1) and Richie Wellens (6/1) close behind in the market.

Ange Postecoglou is odds-on at 2/5 to be the next Premier League manager to leave after Nottingham Forest’s seven-game winless run. Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim follows at 3/1, with Daniel Farke and Unai Emery further out in the betting.

Rangers have sacked Russell Martin following a 1-1 draw at Falkirk, leaving them 11 points off the title pace. Kevin Muscat leads the betting at 2/1 to take charge next, ahead of Danny Röhl (9/4) and Steven Gerrard (5/2).

Chelmsford City and Dorking Wanderers meet in the National League South this Saturday, both level on 14 points after nine games. Chelmsford are 6/4 to win, Dorking 11/8, with the draw at 9/4 in a tight betting market.

McLaren’s Lando Norris (15/8) and Oscar Piastri (11/5) head the betting for this weekend’s Singapore Grand Prix, with Max Verstappen (9/4) chasing a third straight win. We also look at the latest Drivers’ Championship odds from William Hill.