England have finally produced a win in what looked to be a dire World Cup campaign. Paddy Power has now released new odds on their chances at claiming a second world championship.

While Wayne Rooney may as well be absent from the entire England squad, Jermain Defoe stepped up to the plate – much to English fans’ delight – and rocketed the Three Lions into the Round of 16 with his 23^rd minute winner.

As such, online bookmakers have increased England’s chances of winning the World Cup from a wayward 10/1 to 15/2. Paddy Power believes England will have no trouble taking down their next opponents, three-time world champions Germany, but they are still well behind favourites Brazil, Argentina, and Spain.

“England are back in the game!” Paddy Power said. “Now we’re bracing ourselves for a colossal wave of patriotic punts as the country dares to believe again.”

That may be so, but it’ll take more than some unimpressive attacking displays to beat the likes of Brazil, Argentina, and Spain in the next rounds. Paddy Power has released revised odds on who will take out the World Cup, as well as how likely it is that England will be knocked out on penalties.

To Win World Cup

Brazil: 4/1
Argentina: 9/2
Spain: 5/1
England: 15/2
Holland: 8/1
Germany: 10/1
Portugal: 20/1
Italy: 22/1
Uruguay: 22/1
Bar: 33/1

England to be knocked out on penalties

Yes: 9/2

For a huge range of World Cup bets, including money line matchups, futures, and specials, head over to Paddy Power today. If you aren’t a member yet, you can sign up right now and take advantage of several bonuses and promos to get your bankroll started.

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