Jack Warner, Fifa’s vice-president, is ready to throw his political clout behind England’s bid for the 2018 World Cup.
Apparently vindicating the decision to travel to the Caribbean for tonight’s friendly with Trinidad and Tobago, the Concacaf president has offered his unequivocal support to the FA’s campaign. Although his first preference lies with a USA bid, the 2018 tournament is almost certain to go to a European country, meaning England can count on a powerful ally when Fifa’s executive committee votes on the venue.
“England should hold the World Cup - by 2018 it will be 52 years since they have hosted the tournament,” Warner said.
“The English league is the most popular, it had the three strongest teams in the Champions League semi-finals.
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