FA chairman drops World Cup hint

Football Association chairman Geoff Thompson believes England will be in a “very strong position” to mount a challenge to host the World Cup when the tournament next returns to Europe.

FA chairman drops World Cup hint
Wed, 09 Nov, 2005 - 14:08

Football Association chairman Geoff Thompson believes England will be in a “very strong position” to mount a challenge to host the World Cup when the tournament next returns to Europe.

The finals are being held in Germany next year, South Africa in 2010 and South America in 2014 and it is widely expected the 2018 World Cup will be in Europe.

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