England v Bulgaria live preview and betting Visit Paddy Power Save For Later Posted by Matthew Glazier 3 Sep 2010 Tweet Rooney is 3/1 to score first against Bulgaria (credit: Ryu Voelkel) Related Articles See all Euro 2012 newsEngland team to face Wales confirmedEngland squad for Euro 2012 qualifiers v Bulgaria and SwitzerlandEngland 7/4 to beat Bulgaria and Switzerland Share it Pin It Steven Gerrard needs to produce a strong performance if Fabio Capello's team are to enjoy a winning startFabio Capello has been torn apart by the grubbier elements of the media for his decision to stick with the nucleus of the squad that let him down so badly in South Africa. Perhaps England are destined to underachieve at major tournaments or maybe the supporters should realise that being among the top sixteen teams in the world isn't too bad.Not that they were slouches when it came to qualifying and Paddy Power offer a best price 1/3 that England begin their Euro 2012 qualifying campaign with three points. Capello will be without John Terry and Frank Lampard for the Bulgaria and Switzerland matches, although the latter’s absence might allow Steven Gerrard to venture forward more and the England captain is 11/2 with Bet Fred to open the scoring.Gerrard turned the recent friendly against Hungary on its head with two brilliantly-taken goals and he offers better value than Wayne Rooney, who still looks out of sorts and might have been dropped had Bobby Zamora been declared fit.The Manchester United forward did end a long-standing scoring drought by firing home a penalty against West Ham last weekend and he is 3/1 with Paddy Power to open the scoring, with Blue Square offering 16/1 that the striker manages a hat-trick.Meanwhile, Theo Walcott has been scoring for fun in an Arsenal shirt since the season began, making Capello’s decision to omit the winger a peculiar one. The Gunners player is 7/1 with bet365 to score first and he’s certainly got an eye for goal at the moment.Bulgaria are not a bad team and can be backed at 10/1 with bet365 to win at Wembley on Friday and have some of the trashier tabloids calling for Capello’s head. However, Dimitar Berbatov no longer plays for his country and its former Manchester City striker Valeri Bojinov who could be the likeliest to score for the visitors. Extrabet offer a stand-out 14/1 that he breaks the deadlock, although Joe Hart can be backed at 13/20 (William Hill) to keep a clean sheet. Read our Paddy Power review Get your £250 free bet at Paddypower Like Like Post to wall 1194 Reads All Football News Recent Football Articles Euro 2012 Latest Schedule and Fixtures List25 May 2012A guide detailing all the important dates for Euro 2012 England Euro 2012 betting: Jack Butland 25/1 to play after John Ruddy withdrawal25 May 2012Rookie goalkeeper Jack Butland has been called up to the England squad for Euro 2012 after John Rud Republic of Ireland Euro 2012 squad - James McClean tipped to start21 May 2012Sunderland winger James McClean could start the Republic of Ireland’s first Euro 2012 match against Carles Puyol doubtful for Euro 201208 May 2012Barcelona captain Carles Puyol could miss Euro 2012 after his club announced he requires knee surge Dutch name provisional squad for Euro 201207 May 2012Premier League goalkeepers Tim Krul and Michel Vorm have been named in the provisional 35-man Nethe Republic of Ireland squad named for Euro 201207 May 2012Wigan midfielder James McCarthy has been omitted from the Republic of Ireland squad for Euro 2012 a More Stories Recent Articles WTA Strasbourg Final live - Francesca Schiavone and Alize Cornet25 May 2012Francesca Schiavone and Alize Cornet are scheduled to meet on Saturday for an eagerly anticipated Eurovision Song Contest 2012 Guide - Spain25 May 2012Spain have the best draw and a powerful performer but they face an uphill struggle to win Eurovisio Eurovision Song Contest 2012 Guide - Germany25 May 2012Germany's entry is one of the most professional of Eurovision 2012 but it Roman Lob's song Standing Irish 2000 Guineas Betting Tips - Who'll Win the Irish 2000 Guineas?25 May 2012Trainer Aidan O'Brien is responsible for four of the 11 colts that will go to post for Saturday's I Norway v England First Goalscorer Cashback at Boylesports25 May 2012Boylesports are continuing their popular First Goalscorer cashback promotion on Saturday's internat League One Play-off Final First Goalscorer Cashback at Boylesports25 May 2012Boylesports are continuing their popular First Goalscorer cashback promotion on Saturday's League O More Stories Tags England V Bulgaria, Steven Gerrard, Wayne Rooney
