English World Cup would be "magical" claim Premier League managers

October 10 – England hosting the 2018 World Cup would be a “magical” thing, according to one leading Premier League boss.

Sunderland supremo Steve Bruce (pictured) was speaking as the country’s top managers again threw their collective weight behind the “England United” bid to bring football back to its spiritual home.

“Everyone in the country would get behind it and it would be a wonderful spectacle,” said Bruce.

“English football clubs already do such good work both here and across the world and hosting the World Cup would give us the opportunity to do more of this.

“A World Cup in England would be a magical thing.”

Harry Redknapp, manager of Tottenham Hotspur, added: “Coming to train and play here as part of a World Cup would be a joy for any manager and player - everything you need is here.

“Every football fan in England would love to see the World Cup here and I really believe we would put on a fantastic tournament for the world.”

Sir Alex Ferguson, winner of a record 11 Premier League titles, has promised any fan coming to England for the tournament they would become part of the Manchester United “family”.

“The facilities in England are superb which gives players the chance to perform to their highest levels,” said Sir Alex (pictured).

The managers’ support as individuals and through the League Managers Association comes ahead of FIFA President Sepp Blatter’s visit to Number10 Downing Street to see Prime Minister David Cameron.

Led by Sir Alex, managers such as, Redknapp, Arsene Wenger and Roberto Mancini are all featured in a new video supporting the 2018 bid.

Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti, who secured the Premier League title in his first season at Stamford Bridge, stressed that England, and particularly London, would be the “perfect setting” for the World.

Premier League managers have played a key role in the bid since its launch in May 2009.

They have been involved in public bid events in host cities, private meetings with members of FIFA and have recorded personal messages of support for the bid shown to FIFA Executive Committee members around the world

Richard Bevan, chief executive of the League Managers Association, said: “The LMA and its managers are fully committed to bringing the World Cup to England in 2018 and it is pleasing to see how many managers have given their time to assist with the campaign.

“I believe a World Cup in this country would inspire more people to become involved in coaching and management and create benefits for the game at all levels.”