A Bet on Great Britain to Win Tokyo Olympics Football 2020 Could Pay Off

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The Tokyo Olympics will host the return of Team GB to the football pitch. Having decided against competing in 2016’s Rio Olympics, the FA have decided to give players the opportunity yet again. In this article, we take a look at why a bet on Great Britain to win Tokyo Olympics football 2020 gold could be worth a go. Despite not having the odds in favor of them, Team GB can potentially cause a massive upset at next year’s Olympics. The squad will include English, Welsh and Scottish players with a manager who is yet to be announced. What's more, this would be a fantastic chance for players of different nations to unite for one side. Welsh National team manager, Ryan Giggs, could be the man to set out the team.

London’s 2012 Olympics Football Team Did Not Reach Expected Heights

Although Team GB’s appearance in 2012 was promising, especially being on home-soil but the hosts could not progress beyond the quarterfinals. The team consisted of 18 players under the age of 23 with three players eligible over the specified age. Ryan Giggs was joined by Micah Richards and Craig Bellamy representing the mature players. Now, eight years on, online sportsbook sites in Japan have listed GB’s chances of winning the competition at 7.00. One name that has arisen for the manager of the squad is 2012’s captain, Giggs. Could we see Team GB go all the way this time around?

Team GB’s 2020 Tokyo Olympics Possible Line-up

Going into the tournament with a youthful side could give chances to some English Premier League potential players. A few names come to mind:

• The exciting Welsh Manchester United winger, Dan James with his electrifying pace would cause problems. He will be aged 22 ahead of next year’s Tokyo Olympics
• Another one is Leicester City’s playmaker, James Maddison is another player who could represent Team GB. The Olympics line-up for Team GB could feature the 23 year old.
• Chelsea’s skillful wizard, Callum Hodson-Odoi, could also be in contention for the Olympics. Team GB could use the 20 year old in next year's event.
• Manchester United’s Scott McTominay could also represent Team GB. The Scotsman will be 23 for the event.

  

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With other teams more likely to win the competition, Team GB have certainly got a good chance as well. The Premier League is the best league in the world and has vast up and coming talent. On top of that, this would give youngsters a chance to play together, an opportunity which may not come again. A bet on Great Britain to win Tokyo Olympics football 2020 would be wild at 7.00, but not impossible. If Team GB utilize the talent they have, a gold medal would surely be on the cards. Be sure to get the best betting odds at your sportsbook and read up on the gambling site at our latest review about Unibet.

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