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BUZZ-UK bookmakers rise on England World Cup exit relief

** UK bookmakers rise on Thursday, with traders citing relief at England's World Cup exit

** England beaten by Croatia after a late extra-time winner in their semi-final on Wednesday evening

** Bookmakers stood to lose heavily if England progressed to the final

** Paddy Power (EUREX: 27913021.EX - news) rises 2.6 pct, top of the FTSE 100 ; William Hill (Frankfurt: 633847 - news) and GVC both up 1.3 pct