Chances of a joint British and Irish bid to host the 2030 World Cup have grown after officials agreed to ramp up preparations, according to the general manager of the Football Association of Ireland (FAI).
The English FA, which has been leading a feasibility study, presented the findings to other associations at a meeting before the Euro 2020 draw on Saturday.
"The feasibility study is positive and there's a sense that the right thing to do is go forward," FAI general manager Noel Mooney told the Times.
"This bid is out on the front foot and very well led by the guys from the English FA who gave a very strong presentation.