We backed the bid - Anson says thanks
December 15, 2010 9:27 AM
South West Wilts 2010 candidate Trevor Carbin backed the bid to bring the 2018 World Cup to England. The Chief Exec has written to all supporters thanking them for their support:
"Dear Supporter,
As one of the 2.5 million football fans from around the world who supported England's bid to stage the FIFA World Cup, the time has come for us to say 'thank you.'
When the bid was launched in May last year we set ourselves a target of getting 2 million supporters officially behind us. The fact that we surpassed that figure was a reflection of the enthusiasm and the belief in the English game by you and others and we appreciate your backing during the process.
The result in Zurich was obviously a huge disappointment but as a nation we can take huge pride in the way the whole country pulled together to show the world the best of English football.
The way the entire English Football community, the Government, the Host Cities, the Local Football Associations, the Football Clubs and the Royal Family pulled together was a model for how we must use football as a force for good in the future.
As an official supporter of the bid, you were part of that process and we are proud to have had your backing and to have represented you and millions of others.
Thank you for your support. It was truly appreciated.
Andy Anson
Chief Executive, England 2018"
....so 2026 here we come!
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