WE want to know what YOU think about England's bid to host the 2018 World Cup finals.
There has been plenty of publicity surrounding the bid in recent weeks with criticism from some quarters about the way the project has been handled.
FIFA vice-president Jack Warner was vocal in his condemnation of our efforts recently but we are now approaching a critical stage of the campaign.
A key meeting took place this week to restructure the board with Lord Triesman and Andy Anson continuing to lead the project while Geoff Thompson has added his experience to the mix.
An advisory group has also been set up which includes Karren Brady, David Gill and Sports Minister Gerry Sutcliffe.
"We've got to a point where the England 2018 campaign requires focus, determination and where everybody involved has a specific purpose to help us win the bid," said Triesman.
"The new board will provide focused leadership to the team and will work closely together to maximise England's message to the world."
With fierce competition from the likes of Russia, USA, Australia and a joint-bid from Spain and Portugal, England need to pull out all the stops to convince FIFA that the tournament should be staged on these shores for the first time since 1966.
So what can we do to win the battle for votes? Do you have any ideas for how we can ensure success with the bid?
How much would it mean for you to see the World Cup finals played in England? Which cities should host the matches?
Which figures do you believe need to be involved and what lessons have been learnt from the successful Olympic bid?
What should the 'message to the world' that Triesman discusses actually be?
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