NEILL Cox could be seriously out of pocket if England win the World Cup but he doesn't mind a bit. If the team comes up trumps Neill is offering to refund the purchase price of furniture bought from Tenterden Pine, in the town's High Street, during May.

Mr Cox and his wife Andrea opened the store last year. He said: "This is a genuine offer for all of our customers to enjoy quality pine furniture and support England's bid to win the World Cup in South Korea and Japan."

Mr Cox has prepared rules to ensure entrants are in no doubt as to what he is offering and under what conditions. He is guaranteeing money back up to a total of £250,000. The possibility of paying out does not daunt him he says. An England win would give his offer greater publicity.