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Stars kick-off England World Cup bid

	Wayne Rooney
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	Prince William
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	David Beckham
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00:03 sec.	01:36 - 01:39	another feather in a captive for two sports

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England soccer legends past and present teamed up in London on Monday to launch the country's bid to stage the 2018 World Cup finals.

England last staged soccer's most prestigious event in 1966, the same year they won the tournament for the only time.

Ex-Manchester United star David Beckham, who also campaigned in the successful 2012 Olympic bid, spoke of the passion of England supporters.

(SOUNDBITE) (English) DAVID BECKHAM, ENGLAND PLAYER, SAYING:

"I think what people realise in our country is that football is so huge and the fanbase is so huge, not just obviously from club football but internationally. Our fans travel everywhere, all over the world, and have always been in my eyes and in many peoples eyes the best travelled fans and also the support that they give us is huge.

Prince William, President of England's Football Association (FA), recorded a message of support.

(SOUNDBITE) (English) PRINCE WILLIAM, PRESIDENT OF THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION, SAYING:

"If, as I hope, our bid proves successful, I know that we will deliver a footballing legacy that will reach beyond our small islands. As a nation we are united behind the bid, speaking personally, I am very proud to be supporting it."

Soccer's world governing body will decide the host nation in December 2010.

The other candidates include Russia, the United States, Australia and Japan.

Britain is already hosting the 2012 Olympics, the 2019 Cricket World Cup and bidding for the 2015 Rugby Union World Cup.

Securing the soccer World Cup would be another feather in the cap for British sport.

Matthew Stock, Reuters.