Soccer: Bookies put Brazil first

Brazil, Spain and England are the British bookmakers' favourites to win the soccer World Cup.

William Hill rates Brazil at 12-5, with Spain at 3-1 and England at 100-30.

Germany are fourth at 7-2, followed by Senegal and South Korea at 16-1, Turkey at 20-1 and the United States at 25-1.

Rival bookmaker Ladbrokes have Brazil at 2-1, followed by England, Germany and Spain at 7-2, South Korea 14-1, Senegal 16-1, Turkey 18-1 and the United States 33-1.

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