Back England at Edgbaston and get a 25 pounds free bet from Totesport

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We'll get to the T&C's in a second - but first the important thing - why on earth are we backing such a lame England side? Surely after Headingley we ought to know better?

England haven't had much luck since the start of the Lord's test. At Headingley, they were put in to bat in dreadful batting conditions and when the South Africans got out there, the weather had changed for the better. They might be a tough nut to crack, but they've had the run of the green, and we're taking a leap of faith in saying that they won't get it here.

What we do know is that Edgbaston is England's home - loud, raucous and patriotic, Edgbaston seems to bring something out of the England players that other grounds often don't. With 6 wins out of the last 10 and just 2 draws, this is a ground where games often finish within four days - and often in England's favour.

England will have a fit again Steve Harmison - mentally fit, that is - and a physically fit Ryan Sidebottom. Paul Collingwood has had the kick up the jacksy that he needed and Vaughan's team will undoubtedly be better prepared than they were for the Headingley Test where a roofer was sprung upon them as if from nowhere.

South Africa will have to play without Dale Steyn - so they will lack the aggression that frightened the hell out of England's line up. Ntini and Nel are not quite so fearsome - so they will hope that they win the toss again, bat first, and neuter England's bowling attack.

So there it is - England to win at 11/4 with Totesport and lay the draw with Betfair, currently standing at 3.1 at time of writing.

Before you go - a little about the Totesport offer before you take it - you must bet on odds of at least 2.0 (EVENS) for your free bet to be given. Your free bet is the equivalent of your first bet - so deposit £25, bet £25 and then get £25. Use your free bet within 30 days, don't go messing around - if you already have a Totesport account, don't think you can get this free bet promotion - you can't. If you haven't got a Totesport account - sign up and see what you're missing out on - it's one of the internet's best bookies with a range of markets others can only envy.

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published: 28th July 2008 by Free Bet Bookmaker