Football Association chairman Lord Triesman is convinced England will land the 2018 World Cup. The bid has been rocked by criticism from Fifa vice-president Jack Warner, while internal wrangling has also hindered the cause.

Triesman has sought to bring the process back on track by streamlining the team responsible for leading the bid.

Meanwhile, Spain, Russia and Australia emerging as strong contenders for hosting rights.

"We have the very best chance of winning it and I still believe it is the most probable outcome," he said.

"There is a warmth about England and the understanding of what we can do, including the revenues we can generate, which are beyond what anyone else could do.

"That is not an inconsiderable factor because Fifa's ability to distribute money is wholly dependent on the World Cup as a commercial enterprise.

"Even Jack Warner said he was only sending us a corrective - it was a bit of an exocet corrective mind - from someone who did not start off hostile to English football.

"And I firmly believe we now have a structure in place that is directed at the elements you need to win it."