Capello backs English 2018 World Cup bid

England coach Fabio Capello has thrown his support behind the country’s bid to host the 2018 World Cup by declaring it is time for football “to come home”.

Capello backs English 2018 World Cup bid

England coach Fabio Capello has thrown his support behind the country’s bid to host the 2018 World Cup by declaring it is time for football “to come home”.

England are one of 11 countries who lodged bids with FIFA to host the tournament before Monday’s deadline for submissions.

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