PRINCE WILLIAM BACKS THE 2018 BID

It'll be home, sweet home

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By Andy Dunn, 14/11/2009

PRINCE WILLIAM insists England would stage a World Cup tournament that will be remembered forever.

"England's love for the game is world renowned," said the FA president. "Football is in our blood. We're proud of our great cultural diversity.

"We will offer a warm, home-from-home welcome to all the participating teams and their supporters. As a nation, we are united behind the bid. Speaking personally, I am very proud to be supporting it.

"I believe, with England's great passion for the game, we will stage a World Cup to remember forever. A first-class festival of football.

"1966 and football are one in England's psyche and collective memory. It is the stuff of legend. For young people like myself, who were not around to experience the pride and excitement of that time, the opportunity to live it first hand will be an enormous privilege.

"We have the infrastructure and first-class stadiums in every part of the country. England has everything needed to stage a truly memorable festival of football."

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