With the bookmakers unable to split the two sides in the betting markets, William Hill offer four enhanced price wincasts on the biggest names ahead of Sunday's match in Kiev
Wincast bets have proved very popular during Euro 2012, the aim of the bet is to pick a player that will score anytime during a win for their side. William Hill have offred enhanced prices on every Euro 2012 game so far and eagle-eyed punters have been quick to snap up the value.Enhanced price winners included Cristiano Ronaldo to score anytime in a Portugal win against Netherlands, which paid out a massive 9/2 (5.50) and handsomely rewarded those that sided with the in-form Real Madrid man and Paulo Bento's side to triumph over the hapless Dutch.
The battle of the strikers rages with punters ahead of England's game against Italy in the last quarter-final of the tournament. William Hill have once again enhanced the wincast prices of four of the biggest names on show in Kiev tonight. First of all, England's main man and returning hero has been taken on by the British bookmaker, Wayne Rooney scored the only goal in England's final group-game win over Ukraine and will be a big threat to the Italian back line, particularly as he sat out the first two games due to a suspension, so he should now be fresh for the Three Lions.
Rooney to score in an England win in 90 minutes is available at 7/2 (4.50), a boost from the previous price of 13/5. For anyone siding with the Manchester United man, this price is the best on the market and well worth taking advantage of.
Meanwhile, for the Italian camp, Mario Balotelli has been one of the most talked-about players in the Premier League since his arrival at Manchester City two seasons ago and he will want to get the better of his club-mates Joleon Lescott, Joe Hart and James Milner in this match.
Balotelli has had a mixed tournament so far but got on the score sheet in Italy's 2-0 win over Republic of Ireland and will hope to continue that run of form in front of goal. The Ghana-born 21-year-old is available at 5/1 (6.0) to score anytime in an Italy win during normal time.William Hill have not just targeted strikers in their price boosts though. Steven Gerrard has been instrumental in England's success at the tournament so far.
He has shown the kind of form over the last two weeks that has made him a hero at Anfield and he is always a danger breaking from midfield and from dead ball situations. The Three Lions captain is available at 9/1 (10.0) to score anytime in an England win during 90 minutes.
While Gerrard may be the heartbeat of his side's midfield, Andrea Pirlo has arguably as much influence over the Azzurri team, if not more than his English counterpart.
The 33-year-old playmaker has been a metronomic presence for his side in Poland and Ukraine this summer, providing assists and also scoring a free kick against Croatia and he will be high on the list of dangers for Roy Hodgson's men. Pirlo is 10/1 (11.0) to score anytime in an Italian win in normal time.
Whether you are siding with England or Italy in this match, there is something for everyone thanks to William Hill's enhanced prices. If you have not got a William Hill account you can sign up here to take advantage of a free £25 bet and back your selections for this match.
Jim Knight is Betting Editor at Goal.com and has been tipping football games since he was old enough to place a bet. He is a Leicester City fan, writer and member of the We Are Going Up Podcast
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Hi SamNews line for today: Enhanced wincast prices on Rooney, Balotelli, Pirlo and Gerrard ahead of Anglo-Italian showdown in Kiev
Writing this now and should be ready to publish for 10am BST
