ENGLAND’S Football Association will send a full dossier of the latest allegations of World Cup bidding corruption to FIFA as the world governing body’s president Sepp Blatter promised swift action to deal with the new claims.

PRESSURE is growing on FIFA to launch a full investigation into fresh allegations that six executive committee members asked for bribes or favours, including a knighthood, in return for World Cup votes.

FOR Fabio Capello, the waiting is almost over, and the England coach is acutely aware that England expects.

David Triesman's alleged comments about England's rival bidders for the 2018 and 2022 World Cup are to come under further scrutiny after football's world governing body announced this evening that the FIFA ethics committee will investigate the statements.

ENGLAND’S hopes of hosting the 2018 World Cup were dealt a blow yesterday after chairman for their bid David Triesman stood down from his post following allegations he accused the Spanish and Russian football federations of bribery.

David Triesman has stood down as chairman of the Football Association and the England 2018 World Cup following a meeting at Wembley today.

England’s 2018 World Cup bid team have faxed letters of apology to the Spanish and Russian football associations as well as FIFA following comments alleged to have been made by Football Association chairman David Triesman, it is understood.

The FA have confirmed that Rio Ferdinand will replace John Terry as the England captain, with Steven Gerrard acting as his deputy.

John Terry has been sacked as England captain.

England’s bid to host the 2018 or 2022 World Cup started with a public-relations embarrassment after it emerged British National Party politician Richard Barnbrook was among those at yesterday’s campaign launch at Wembley.

The Football Association have confirmed Ian Watmore is to be their new chief executive.

Football Association chairman David Triesman has launched a double-pronged challenge to the Premier League by calling on England’s top flight to hand over more cash to the rest of the game and for a ban on transfers of players under 18.

Brian Barwick admits it is “time for a new chapter at the Football Association” after last night’s confirmation he is to step down as chief executive.

LABOUR'S general secretary conceded yesterday that the party faced "financial challenges" after a leaked document showed it had debts of at least £6 million.