World Cup Football 2018: England Bid

Cricket fans have just seen the start of the Ashes 2009 that is being held in Cardiff, Wales yesterday and it looks as though it is not just cricket that is on the minds of England stars Ian Bell, James Anderson and Paul Collingwood, according to The Sun.

Apparently, the Ashes stars are massive football fans and admit that during training sessions, the England cricket lads like to have a bit of a kick about. And after England beat the Aussies at cricket, Ian, James and Paul want England to beat them in the race to host the 2018 World Cup.

Both Australia and England are currently preparing their bids and Sunderland supporter Collingwood said that they are delighted to show support for England 2018. Aston Villa supporter Bell said that it would be incredible for the England football squad to compete on home soil.