Featuring the likes of Emily Ratajkowski, Stoke-on-Trent and Dwayne Johnson
England are currently 24/1 to win the 2017 World Cup and haven’t won a major trophy since 1966 or made it past the quarter finals at a mjor tournament since 1996.
So before the inevitable summer of hope followed by abject failure, we’ve taken a look at other events more likely to happen than Jordan Henderson lifting the trophy next summer (according to the odds).
Dwayne Johnson being named US President 16/1
The Rock was 200/1 to be the next US President at the beginning of August, however the People’s Champion can now be backed at odds as short as 16/1. Can you smell what The Rock is cooking?
Samwell Tarly ruling Westeros 22/1
There are plenty of characters in Game of Thrones in with a chance of ruling Westeros come the end of the series, however it’s hard to see how Samwell fits in with this. He’s been a unsung hero so far, so you never know, and as Jon Snow showed by having sex with his aunt, you can’t rule anything out in GOT.
Donald Trump to confirm alien existence before 2019 22/1
The world is full of possibilities for Trump now Twitter has increased the number of characters available and the odds of proving ET and his friends really do exist are much shorter than England winning in Russia.
Prince Harry marrying in 2018 15/8
Prince Harry has apparently been given the all clear to marry Suits star Meghan Markle and a Royal wedding is more likely than a summer full of watching England beat the rest of the world. Heck, the odds of the couple getting engaged before the year is out are 9/1.
Emily Ratajkowski being the next Bond girl 20/1
Other than watching Ratajowski’s performance in the music video for Blurred Lines over a thousand times (please Google), we’ve not seen actually her in any other films. Yet she stands more chance of being named alongside Daniel Craig than Gareth Southgate does of being knighted following world cup success.
Royal baby being named Diana 10/1
Would William and Kate really name their new born Diana? The bookies think so…
Crystal Palace finishing in the top half 12/1
This really is comical, Roy’s team haven’t even scored a goal this season let alone picked up a point but one bookie still has them at 12/1 for a top half finish (25/1 best odds)
Dwight Gayle going to the World Cup 20/1
The Newcastle striker has bagged the grand total of 15 goal in his 70 Premier League appearances (quite a few were as a substitute and mostly against Liverpool) yet he’s 20/1 to get a seat on the plane. In his defence, Wayne Rooney is still 12/1… You can just picture the headlines can’t you!
Stoke On Trent being the UK City of Culture 3/1
Have you ever been to Stoke-on-Trent? Even though we don’t 100% understand how the title is decided how can Stoke be in this category?
Adam Sandler winning Oscar for Best Actor 25/1
We aren’t sure which classic Sandler will be nominated for, but we imagine if it’s like his performances in either Pixels, Click or Mr. Deeds he’s sure to be within with a chance.
Andy Gray and Richard Keys to be the next hosts of I’m a Celebrity
Only kidding, this is in fact a 500/1 chance. Take a bow!
