S.P.Read Esq: England v Netherlands

Our daily columnist and pundit S.P. Read Esq. looks ahead to the International Friendly on Tuesday between ENGLAND v NETHERLANDS and finds the best opportunities available on Star Spreads, the home of sports spread betting.

As The Monkees sang famously: “Now, I’m A Believer’.

That’s very much the case for me with a fresh look to the England side who have now lost just one of their last 18 games and were impressive against Germany at the weekend – fighting back from 2-0 down to win 3-2.

Just when you thought that Hodgson has arrived at a winning formula it will be all change at Wembley as the manager gives chances to a wider range of players who are keen to impress at Euro 2016. For the first time in a long while the England manager appears to have a lot of strength at his disposal.

As impressive as England were on Saturday a big factor was that Germany were a long way short of their best form and it’s likely that the Netherlands will be another side who prove a shadow of their former selves tonight.

It’s still incredible to think that the orange army failed to qualify for the Euros and look to me like a team in turmoil, rather than transition. They have been leaking goals – conceding 12 in their last five matches.

Daniel Sturridge is expected to back in the England side, winning his first cap in 537 days after not being used when on the bench in the game against Germany.

Sturridge’s Liverpool team-mate James Milner will captain the side for the first time but we’re still not sure how widespread the other changes will be.

Hodgson said: “There will be some changes, how wholesale those will be you’ll have to wait and see.”

“Daniel Sturridge will come into the team on this occasion, we’re pleased to welcome him back after his long lay-off at least from England duty.”

“The other changes, we’ll have to wait and see and I’d prefer not to dwell on that side of things.”

Goalkeeper Jack Butland faces a lengthy lay-off after confirmation that he fractured his ankle just before Germany’s opening goal on Saturday.

Rooney is still injured and Hodgson said. “Wayne Rooney is experienced enough to realise there will be other players fighting to get in the team. There are a large number of people fighting for a small number of places.”

England v Netherlands
International Friendly
20:00 ITV / ITV HD

HEAD TO HEAD RECORD
(Maximum 10 matches)
Feb 2012 INTERNATIONAL England 2-3 Holland
Aug 2009 INTERNATIONAL Holland 2-2 England
Nov 2006 INTERNATIONAL Holland 1-1 England
Feb 2005 INTERNATIONAL England 0-0 Holland
Feb 2002 INTERNATIONAL Holland 1-1 England
Aug 2001 INTERNATIONAL England 0-2 Holland
Jun 1996 EURO CHAMPIONSHIPS England 4-1 Holland
Oct 1993 WORLD CUP Holland 2-0 England
Apr 1993 WORLD CUP England 2-2 Holland
Jun 1990 WORLD CUP England 0-0 Holland

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RECOMMENDED BETS (scale 1-100 points)

SELL 3rd MATCH GOAL 25 points at 77 minutes with Star Spreads

FROM FEBRUARY
2 Feb -275.00 (SELL 1st WEST HAM MATCH GOAL 25 points at 47)
3 Feb +116.25 (SELL CHELSEA SUPREMACY 75 points at 0.55)
6 Feb -100.00 (BUY BOOKINGS 25 points at 44)
7 Feb -735.00 (BUY BOOKINGS 35 points at 51)
8 Feb -1260.00 (BUY 1st MATCH GOAL 35 points at 41)
9 Feb +245.00 (SELL 1st WEST HAM MATCH GOAL 35 points at 52)
9 Feb -455.00 (SELL 3rd MATCH GOAL 35 points at 77)
10 Feb -490.00 (SELL 3rd MATCH GOAL 35 points at 76)
13 Feb -1295.00 (SELL 1st MATCH GOAL 35 points at 40)
14 Feb +315.00 (BUY 1st MATCH GOAL 35 points at 36)
15 Feb -350.00 (SELL 3rd MATCH GOAL 35 points at 80)
16 Feb +175.00 (SELL 1st PSG MATCH GOAL 25 points at 46)
17 Feb -1050.00 (SELL 1st ROMA MATCH GOAL 30 points at 55)
18 Feb +0.00 (SELL 3rd MATCH GOAL 50 points at 77)
19 Feb -150.00 (SELL 1st EVERTON MATCH GOAL 25 points at 49)
19 Feb -750.00 (SELL 3rd MATCH GOAL 50 points at 75)
20 Feb +275.00 (SELL 1st CHELSEA MATCH GOAL 25 points at 46)
20 Feb +1400.00 (SELL 3rd MATCH GOAL 50 points at 76)
21 Feb +0.00 (SELL 1st MAN U MATCH GOAL 45 points at 37)
21 Feb +840.00 (SELL 3rd MATCH GOAL 70 points at 73)
23 Feb -1270.00 (SELL 3rd MATCH GOAL 70 points at 72)
25 Feb +210.00 (SELL 1st MAN U MATCH GOAL 70 points at 32)
27 Feb -1500.00 (BUY 1st MATCH GOAL 50 points at 42)
28 Feb +1200.00 (BUY 3rd MATCH GOAL 80 points at 75)
28 Feb -68.00 (BUY TOTAL MATCH GOALS 80 points at 2.85)
29 Feb +4000.00 (SELL 3rd MATCH GOAL 80 points at 78)
3 Mar NO BET
4 Mar -108.00 (BUY CORNERS 40 points at 10.7)
5 Mar +570.00 (BUY BOOKINGS 30 points at 56)
6 Mar -1200 (SELL 1st MAN U MATCH GOAL 30 points at 50)
8 Mar +90.00 (SELL 1st ARSENAL MATCH GOAL 30 points at 44)
9 Mar -240.00 (BUY BOOKINGS 30 points at 68)
10 Mar +150.00 (BUY BOOKINGS 30 points at 55)
12 Mar -470.00 (BUY CORNERS 100 points at 11.7)
13 Mar -320.00 (SELL 1st WEST HAM MATCH GOAL 40 points at 60)
15 Mar +840.00 (assorted Cheltenham Festival trades)
16 Mar -65.00 (assorted Cheltenham Festival trades)
17 Mar +148.00 (assorted Cheltenham Festival trades)
18 Mar -250.00 (assorted Cheltenham Festival trades)
19 Mar -420.00 (SELL 3rd MATCH GOAL 35 points at 78)
20 Mar +446.25 (BUY CORNERS 85 points at 10.75)
24 Mar -35.00 (BUY NORTHERN IRELAND 35 points at 11)
26 Mar +175.00 (BUY CORNERS 100 points at 10.25)

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