Text For England 2018

England 2018 has launched a new text message service to help even more fans get behind its Bid to stage the FIFA World Cup. With the whole country ready to cheer on the national side in the crucial upcoming fixtures, supporters will be able to Back the Bid by simply texting ENGLAND to 62018.

Organisers hope a groundswell of support will sway Fifa chiefs to opt for England when the host nation is announced in December 2010 .

Oasis star Noel Gallagher, one of many celebrities urging fans to text ENGLAND to 62018, said: "The buzz would be incredible. We live and breathe football."

England captain John Terry added: "Fans' support can help us get it."

Fans can also Back the Bid by logging onto the newly redesigned official website, www.england2018bid.com

A host of England 2018 news, video and photography can be found at www.england2018bid.com including pictures of the most recent celebrity backers.