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England could bid for 2030 World Cup, FA chairman Greg Dyke confirms

Chairman Greg Dyke has reiterated the Football Association's desire to host the 2030 World Cup finals after Sepp Blatter's departure from FIFA.

The world game's governing body launched a new era on Friday when Gianni Infantino was elected as Blatter's successor as president of world football's governing body.

England had campaigned to stage the 2018 finals, which were ultimately awarded to Russia as part of the process which also saw Qatar surprisingly selected as hosts four years later.

Dyke said ahead of Friday's election that England could bid for the finals again, and he has now confirmed that to BBC Radio 5 Live's Sportsweek show.