Toon And Mackems Get To Stage World Cup?

Last updated : 18 December 2009 By Footy Mad - Editor

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Lord Mawhinney (Football League chairman): "England's fortunate to have so many good stadia.

"We have chosen cities which present the lowest possible risk to FIFA and it's FIFA who will make the final decision.

"There will also be a lot of disappointed football fans around the country I understand that - and if I was a fan of theirs I would be just as disappointed."

Lord Mawhinney named 16 venues across 12 different cities, with four in London.

However, FIFA regulations state only three stadia can be used in any one city, with a decision to be made between the new White Hart Lane or Olympic Stadium.

Newcastle/Gateshead - St James' Park

Sunderland - Stadium of Light

London - Wembley Stadium

Birmingham - Villa Park

Manchester - City of Manchester Stadium

Nottingham - the new Nottingham Forest stadium

London - Emirates Stadium

Leeds - Elland Road

Sheffield - Hillsborough

Bristol - the new Ashton Vale stadium

London - the new White Hart Lane or Olympic Stadium

Plymouth - Home Park

Manchester - Old Trafford

Liverpool - Anfield or new Anfield

Milton Keynes - Stadium MK

Three stadia will miss out on hosting games if England's bid is successful: Derby County's Pride Park, Leicester City's Walkers Stadium, and Hull City's KC Stadium.