Soccer fans help bridge name gap

London Eye architects Marks Barfield designed the bridge

Football fans are being given the chance to help make history in a competition to name a footbridge at the new Wembley Stadium.

The bridge will link the train station and a square in the town centre where people will gather before matches.

The best response to the question: "What's the most significant name or moment in Wembley's history?" will be used as the structure's title.

To take part visit the London Development Agency's (LDA) website.

The agency is launching the competition to mark work starting on the bridge and the square.

'Historic connection'

The shape of the footbridge echoes the arch of the football stadium which can be seen on London's skyline.

The LDA is contributing over £85m to the cost of the new Wembley.

London's Mayor Ken Livingstone said the redevelopment of Wembley will help show the International Olympic Committee, which is visiting to inspect London's 2012 games bid, that the UK capital city is capable of delivering large projects.

He said: "Wembley has a historic connection with football and the UK's passion for sport, but parts of the area have also suffered from neglect.

"That's why we're not just building one of the best stadiums in the world - we're transforming the area into a world-class destination. This new square and footbridge will play a key role in making that happen."

The bridge has been designed by London Eye architects Marks Barfield.