Bristol World Cup bid is assessed

A delegation from the Football Association is visiting Bristol later to assess its suitability as a possible host city for the 2018 World Cup.

The West Country city is one of 15 across England hoping to be selected.

Bristol City FC's plan to build a new 42,000 seat stadium at Ashton Vale is key to a successful bid.

The FA team is expected to review the city's green spaces, including The Downs and Ashton Court, as possible areas for fans' villages.

In December the city will find out if it is a candidate city and in December 2010, will discover if England will be hosting the 2018 event.

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