England are 6/1 to defend their World Twenty20 crown in Sri Lanka, according to Ladbrokes.

And Paul Collingwood’s side, who beat Australia to end their final hoodoo yesterday (Sun), are 2/1 to win the BBC’s Team of the Year prize.- The Three Lions were available at 9/1 pre-tournament.

Ladbrokes spokesman, Nick Weinberg, said: “Patriotic punters have hit us for six. England have consistently failed to deliver on the big stage put supporters have never lost the faith .”

Final hero Kevin Pietersen has been slashed to 33/1, from 66/1, for the Sports Personality accolade following his fine innings.

2012 World Twenty20

Australia 4/1
India 5/1
Sri Lanka 5/1
South Africa 6/1
England 6/1
Pakistan 7/1
New Zealand 10/1
West Indies 12/1

BBC Sports Personality Award 2010

Wayne Rooney 3/1
Andy Murray 4/1
A P McCoy 6/1
Lewis Hamilton 8/1
David Haye 8/1
Jenson Button 12/1
Lee Westwood 12/1
Frank Lampard 16/1
Amy Williams 16/1
Steven Gerrard 25/1
Rory McIlroy 25/1
Rio Ferdinand 25/1
Kevin Pietersen 33/1
Amir Khan 33/1
Mark Cavendish 33/1
Bradley Wiggins 33/1
Ian Poulter 33/1
Beth Tweddle 40/1
Theo Walcott 40/1

England Twenty20 side to win team of the year 2/1