England doesn't need the result, but the players do!

With England already having qualified for the 2010 World Cup in South Africa it would be tempting to think that the remaining fixtures don't mean very much. But boss Fabio Capello has let it be known that he will use the last games to run the rule over his players and to decide who is likely to feature next year. In other words the men on the pitch will be playing for their jobs.

Under the circumstances they don't look too bad at 2.91 (191/100) with 10Bet to win in the Ukraine tomorrow or, if you prefer a bit of added security, they are 2.12 (28/25) Draw No Bet at our old friends Pinnacle Sports. Best price available on the Draw is 3.60 (13/5) at Totesport and on a Ukraine victory 2.51 (151/100) at Pinnacle again.

Elsewhere Spain, arguably at present the best international side in the world, look nailed on to win in Armenia despite having already qualified for the finals. For those who think it's worth the risk 5Dimes are offering 1.19 (19/100) on them to come away with the points. You can get 7.50 (13/2) for the draw from either Ladbrokes or Unibet, whilst Armenia are long outsiders despite home advantage with William Hill offering 21.00 (20/1).

The potential banana skin in our view is the fixture between Portugal and Hungary. The usually classy Portuguese are level on points with their opponents after eight matches apiece and don't a seem a particularly attractive prospect at the prices given. The best of a very bad bunch is the 1.17 (17/100) being offered by Ladbrokes. Much better value in our opinion is available on the Draw - 8.62 (381/50) at 5Dimes - or 20.12 (478/25) also at 5Dimes on a not impossible Hungarian victory.

Finally, those who like a real outside punt might like to consider laying France against the Faroe Islands at Betfair at 1.02 (1/50). The lumbering giants scraped a very unconvincing 1-0 win against the minnows in the away fixture, and if they slip up later today a £2 stake will scoop a not insignficant £100 return (less commission). Worth a long shot?

Blue or Red this afternoon?

This afternoon sees one of those Big Four Premier League clashes when Chelsea host Liverpool at Stamford Bridge.

The two teams have developed something of a rivalry in recent years, with scores to settle all round.

For the home side stopper Petr Cech is suspended following his red card last week whilst Alex and Mikel are injured. In the red corner Aquilani and Dossena are out while Agger and Mascherano are doubtful.

Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti will be looking for a big improvement last week following his side's shock defeat by Wigan Athletic.

Best price on a Chelsea victory is 2.15 (23/20) at Betsson, Expekt or Globet. Pinnacle Sports are currently offering 3.44 (61/25) on the draw or 3.96 (74/25) for a Liverpool triumph.