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Betting: England 12/1 to win UEFA Nations League after being drawn against Spain and Croatia

England have been installed as a 12/1 (13.0) shot to win the inaugural UEFA Nations League.

Gareth Southgate’s men are in League A and will face tournament favourites Spain, who are 7/2 (4.50) with bet365 to go all the way, and 20/1 (21.0) underdogs Croatia in Group Four.

What is the Nations League?

The Nations League consists of four separate divisions, with the top teams in Europe starting in League A and the lowest-ranked teams in League D.

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Each League is split into groups, with each side playing home and away against the others in their group.

UEFA Nations League groups

The four group winners in League A will go into the Nations League Finals, which features two semi-finals and a final in June 2019.

Nations League Favourites

After receiving arguably the most favourable draw, Spain are slight 7/2 (4.50) favourites to lift the trophy next year.

World champions Germany can be backed at 4/1 (5.0), although their group also has third-favourites France – available at 5/1 (6.0) – and 50/1 (51.0) rank outsiders Netherlands who have had plenty of problems on the international scene in recent years.

Belgium are good value at 11/2 (6.50), considering they will play 33/1 (34.0) chance Switzerland and Iceland, who are 80/1 (81.0).

What about Euro 2020 Qualifying?

Teams who perform well in the Nations League stand a better chance at qualifying for Euro 2020.

Those who fail to qualify for Euro 2020 but win their Nations League group will play a play-off against another group winner from their League.

UEFA Nations League winner graphic

Euro 2020 Betting

Although Euro 2020 is over two years away, bet365 have made France and Germany joint favourites at 4/1 (5.0) to win it all.

Spain are 5/1 (6.0) shots, whilst Belgium are priced at 8/1 (9.0).

Holders Portugal are out at 10/1 (11.0), with England at 12/1 (13.0).

Odds correct at the time of writing. Please gamble responsibly.

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