World Cup 2022 Odds: England Player Shots on Target Priced Up
We are so close to England's World Cup campaign kicking off we can almost taste it! Here at BettingOdds.com we are making it our duty to analyse a range of 2022 World Cup markets relating to The Three Lions, and Paddy Power have a cracker relating to shots on target.
England Shots On Target Tips
Harry Maguire to recapture best form with his head
It's no secret that Harry Maguire has had a nightmare 18 or so months, which has seen the Man United captain spiral from national treasure to a joke figure in most corners of the footballing world. His wretched club form has even seen some Three Lions fans boo the former Leicester man when appearing for his nation and his confidence is surely at an all time low after losing his place in United's strongest eleven.
One thing that has remained steadfast though is national team manager Gareth Southgate's faith in him to start for England at the heart of his defence. With Maguire pretty much assured of big minutes in Qatar and England's penchant for set pieces, the price of 11/4 for Maguire to have three or more shots on target with his head throughout the tournament looks seriously generous.
Kieran Trippier has been in fantastic form with his trusty right boot for Newcastle and will be whipping in trademark pinpoint crosses, aiming squarely for Slabhead at each set piece.
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Maguire can easily find himself on the scoresheet like he did so often in 2018, but for this bet we don't even need him to score he just needs to work the goalkeepers. For the more adventurous punter, he's 8/1 for 4 or more headed shots on target in Qatar with Paddy Power.
Kane looks primed for some massive shot numbers
England's captain and talisman Harry Kane will be looking to repeat his Golden Boot heroics of 2018 in Qatar.
If he is going to get anywhere near that accolade he is going to need to be letting shots aplenty go and with how accurate the striker is, he will surely be hitting the target more often than not, with 13/2 on offer for 12 or more shots on target.
The price for this selection has crashed somewhat in the past few days since the market was formed but it still looks worth backing.
With his outstanding penalty record and the threat of VAR looming large Kane could also nail multiple shots on target from the spot, which makes this bet look even more attractive. The England ace is bound to be the aim of most of the tricky wide players and creative midfielders' balls into the box, and with Kane being a master of taking up good goalscoring positions and a sharp shooter he can hit this number.
Outsider of the market looks worth chancing
Sticking with the Tottenham striker Kane, his price of an enormous 100/1 to record six or more headed shots on target looks too good to be true.
As was mentioned when discussing Maguire's chances for headed shots on target, England love a set piece and racked up record numbers of corners in their last World Cup appearance, albeit against limited opposition.
Kieran Trippier and Trent Alexander-Arnold will be disputing the right wing-back slot and both have an exemplary delivery, but this isn't Kane's only route to headed shots on target.
It will probably take England going deep into the tournament for these types of bets to land, but Paddy Power and Betfair have certainly been generous with a few selections and we think punters could have some joy scouring the stats to find some value.
Some of the other players worth a second look are Jude Bellingham, who has been much more attacking this season for Dortmund, and Kieran Trippier who could be on direct free-kicks and is deadly - scroll down for the full odds in this market.
