<p><br /> England's 2018 World Cup delegation have made their final presentation in a bid to secure hosting the competition.<br /> </p><p><br /> Prince William spoke on stage saying: I know that we can deliver extraordinary public occasions and celebrations.<br /> </p><p><br /> Referring to his wedding to Kate Middleton he added: "I certainly hope so as I'm planning quite a big one myself next year."<br /> </p><p><br /> "I give you an assurance that England is committed to playing its full and proper role in developing football internationally as a member of your global footballing family."<br /> </p><p><br /> In his speech, David Cameron promised England would lay on "the most spectacular World Cup in history".<br /> </p><p><br /> He said fans from all over the world would feel at home in England's diverse cities.<br /> </p><p><br /> Mr Cameron pointed out that many of the world's biggest stars play in the English Premier League, which is watched all over the world.<br /> </p><p><br /> He promised Fifa executives that an English tournament would not just be a commercial success but a "global event".<br /> </p><p><br /> And he added: "We have the expertise, we have the stadiums, we have the fans. We have what it takes."<br /> </p><p><br /> England are in with a real chance of a shock victory in today's Fifa vote for the 2018 World Cup hosting rights after a pronouncement by Vladimir Putin looked to have caused serious damage to rivals Russia.<br /> </p><p><br /> England now look to be neck-and-neck with Spain/Portugal though bid leaders accept there is still much uncertainty surrounding the secret ballot of the 22 Fifa executive committee members.<br /> </p><p><br /> Holland/Belgium are also in the running, though they are very much the outsiders.<br /> </p>
