THE World Cup betting frenzy has begun in earnest with £10million already staked on the summer showpiece.

Tuesday, April 4 marks the 66-day countdown to the tournament - so Paddy Power have got the ball rolling with a unique 66-day special bet associated with England's 1966 World Cup glory.

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Paddy Power will continue their World Cup betting countdown on key dates with 50/1 marking 50 days, 33/1 marking 33 days and so on.

Paddy Power, head of communications for the bookie, said: "The World Cup betting frenzy has already started for punters taking advantage of the early prices.

"With 66 days to go, World Cup 2006 is well on the way to becoming the biggest-ever betting event.

"Amazingly, over a third of all bets placed have been on England and two-thirds of all bets on either England or Brazil to win. More bets have been placed with us on Saudi Arabia than 1998 winners France."

World Cup 2006 betting
5/2 Brazil
6/1 England
8/1 Germany (from 7/1)
8/1 Argentina (from 15/2)
10/1 Italy (from 12/1)
10/1 France
12/1 Holland
14/1 Spain
20/1 Portugal
Others available

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Most backed team at World Cup
1. England (6/1)
2. Brazil (5/2)
3. Italy (9/1, up two)
4. Holland (12/1, down one)
5. Argentina (8/1, new entry)

Paddy Power's biggest potential losers
1. England (6/1)
2. USA (80/1)
3. Brazil (5/2)
4. Holland (12/1)
5. Italy (10/1, new entry)

Least backed team at World Cup
1. Iran (300/1)
2. Angola (300/1)
3. Ecuador (150/1, new entry)
4. Tunisia (200/1)
5. Saudi Arabia (500/1)

Most backed players to win Golden Boot
1. Wayne Rooney - England (14/1, up one)
2. Ronaldinho - Brazil (16/1, down one)
3. Luca Toni - Italy (22/1)
4. Shevchenko - Ukraine (25/1, new entry)
5. Michael Owen - England (16/1 down one)

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