England's 2018 World Cup bid praised

Friday, August 27, 2010

Fifa's six-man inspection team of the England 2018 World Cup bid yesterday issued a glowing closing statement at the conclusion of their four-day visit, with just one question mark - accommodation.

The FIFA team, led by the Chilean federation president Harold Mayne-Nicholls, praised England's readiness to host the tournament, the level of government support, the world-class stadiums, the passion for the game in the country, the social projects of clubs and the involvement of youth.

Mayne-Nicholls told the England 2018 chief executive Andy Anson in Manchester yesterday that a number of aspects of the bid were "perfect", before departing for Manchester Airport.

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England's 2018 World Cup bid praised

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