Wilkinson was the star for England (Getty Images).

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England are odds-on with the bookies to win Saturday's World Cup final against holders Australia.

Fly-half Jonny Wilkinson kicked all the points as England beat France 24-7 in a huge semi-final showdown in Sydney's Telstra Stadium on Sunday.

And the reaction of all the bookies was to make Clive Woodward's side the clear favourites to lift the Webb Ellis trophy.

UK Betting, Totalbet and Paddy Power are most firmly in England's corner at 4/7, Bet Direct and the Tote go 8/13 while Bet365, Hills and Sporting Odds all offer 4/6.

The biggest price on a win for hosts Australia is the 13/10 chalked up by UKBetting, Totalbet and Paddy Power.

Any look at the form so far in this World Cup would point to England - and France for that matter - clearly being stronger than Australia.

The Wallabies struggled to 17-16 and 33-16 wins over Ireland and Scotland respectively while the French romped to 43-21 and 51-9 successes against those two sides before they were humbled by England.

However the formbook went out of the window when Australia upset the odds in their semi-final with pre-tournament favourites New Zealand so England will be taking nothing for granted.

Woodward though was in confident mood when looking ahead to the final, saying: "It is about winning now in the World Cup final. I am confident this team can beat anyone anywhere."