England v Tunisia

Hurray, the Word Cup finally begins for us today as England take on Tunisia in the second match of Group G. Its a match England really should be winning but you do get that horrible banana skin type feeling about this one. 

Tunisia come to Russia with the least experienced squad of anyone – just 177 caps spread throughout the squad, and the loss of top scorer Youssef Msanki to injury earlier this season was a significant blow. Dont let the FIFA rankings fool you either - Tunisia ranked 14th - just one behind England - is a massive overrating, and Elo ratings makes them just 49th best in the World. That looks nearer the mark. 

Dont expect a cricket score though - England have not scored more than once in any of their last nine World Cup outings. 

Instead we are looking at Harry Kane who like his club form has continued to get better and better in an England shirt. He has scored 7 of the last 12 England goals while on the pitch. That compares well to him getting just six of the 24 when he first broke through. He’s in for around 40% of England’s goals now such is his prowess. 

Available at above even money on the exchanges to score at anytime, and 6.6 to score a brace, both look good bets. 

2pts Harry Kane to score at anytime at 2.06 (Betfair)

1pt Harry Kane to score a brace at 6.6 (Betfair)

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