However Cleggy boy has clearly jinxed the whole process by saying "I believe this is an exceptionally strong, unbeatable bid. We in this government believe in it, we hope that you will believe in it."
BBC Sport.
Well, there's always 2026 I suppose.Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg has told Fifa inspectors England's bid for the 2018 World Cup is "unbeatable".The Fifa delegation, which will write a report on England's bid to host the World Cup, began their four-day visit with a reception at Downing Street.Mr Clegg said: "I believe this is an exceptionally strong, unbeatable bid. We in this government believe in it, we hope that you will believe in it."The hosts for the 2018 and 2022 World Cups will be revealed on 2 December.England face stiff competition in the battle to stage football's premier tournament in eight years' time, with Russia, considered by many to be one of the favourites to succeed.
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Yep - jinxed.
I know, why didn't he just keep his big mouth shut. The minute anyone in authority starts saying it is going to happen, to boost our morale, that is the moment they jinx the whole thing.
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