Former Newcastle manager Ossie Ardiles believes the passion of the England fans will be the key to a successful bid to host the 2018 World Cup.

Ossie Ardiles: "England have all the qualifications to be one of the big contenders.

"I have to say that all the other bids are very impressive as well, but England have the communications, the stadiums, absolutely everything.

"And at the end of the day, what will make the difference will be the passion of the people - the passion for football here is second to none."