England host San Marino at Wembley tonight in their opening World Cup qualifier of the 2022 campaign – and Gareth Southgate’s side are unsurprisingly overwhelming favourites.
England are 1/200 to see off their part-time opponents with 6-0, 7-0 and 8-0 being the most likely scores, all at 5/1, according to Betfair.
San Marino have failed to win a competitive match in their history, and breaking that duck at Wembley tonight would go down as the biggest shocks ever in international football.
Betfair spokesperson Sam Rosbottom said: “San Marino beating England tonight would be one of, if not the biggest, ever upset in world football. At odds of 250/1, there’s more of a chance that Scotland will win the EUROs – which at 200/1 isn’t looking extremely unlikely.“The underdogs have only managed to score three goals in five years, so even conceding a goal tonight will be disappointing for Gareth Southgate, but with both teams to score at 11/2 an unlikely San Marino consolation goal isn’t out of the question.”
We take a look at 10 crazy things more likely to happen than the minnows beating the Three Lions.
San Marino have failed to win a competitive match in their history, and breaking that duck at Wembley tonight would go down as the biggest shocks ever in international football.
. LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 12: Gareth Southgate, Head Coach of England looks on during the international friendly match between England and the Republic of Ireland at Wembley Stadium on November 12, 2020 in London, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Nick Potts -
England manager Gareth Southgate takes on San Marino tonight. Photo: Pool
. Jeremy Corbyn to be PM - 100/1
We're surprised the odds are this good for the former Labour party leader! Photo: Leon Neal
9. Meghan Markle to call her baby Melania - 200/1
Imagine the Daily Mail's reaction...they'd have a fit! Photo: Handout
10. Steven Gerrard to be next permanent Manchester United manager - 250/1
The Liverpool icon landing at Old Trafford??? No chance, surely...but still more of a possibility than San Marino beating England! Photo: Jeff J Mitchell