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England slashed to ODDS-ON favourites to win Nations League group ahead of Croatia clash

Three Lions can finish top of Group A4 after Spain suffered a shock defeat to Croatia

Dele Alli had his best game in an England shirt this season

ENGLAND'S odds to win their Nations League group have been slashed after Croatia's last-gasp victory over Spain in a five-goal thriller.

Spain lead Group A4 with six points ahead of the Three Lions and Croatia who are both on four points.

 Dele Alli had his best game in an England shirt this season
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Dele Alli had his best game in an England shirt this seasonCredit: Alamy Live News

Meaning the winner of England's showdown against Croatia on Sunday will claim top spot.

England have been cut to odds-on to finish top as they are now favourites at 19/20 to win the group.

But it will not be a straight forward task for Gareth Southgate's side as they take on Croatia who defeated England in the semis at the World Cup before holding them to a goalless draw in the Nations League.

Croatia will arrive at Wembley full of confidence after Tin Jedvaj's surprise stoppage time winner in a 3-2 win over Spain.

The Three Lions' odds of winning the Nations League outright have also been slashed to 11/2 with .

Group A4 outright winner odds

England: 19/20

Spain: 27/10

Croatia: 3/1

 Croatia salute surprise late hero Tin Jedvaj after he clinches a 3-2 win
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Croatia salute surprise late hero Tin Jedvaj after he clinches a 3-2 winCredit: Reuters

This makes England fourth favourites behind France, Belgium and Portugal to win the competition.

Coral’s Harry Aitkenhead said:"It seemed a forgone conclusion that Spain would seal top spot but Croatia’s stunning victory last night has left the door ajar for England and we make them odds on to win on Sunday and top the pile.

"This has seen their odds plummet to win the Nations League, where they can now be backed at 11-2 having been as big as 10-1 yesterday.”

Coral: Nations League outright winner

France 9/4

Belgium 5/2

England 11/2

Portugal 13/2

Spain 9/1

Croatia 12/1

 Spain's odds of winning the Nations League have drifted to 9/1
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Spain's odds of winning the Nations League have drifted to 9/1Credit: Reuters
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