England bid distances itself from allegations

The tactic is intended as a damage limitation exercise following last month's allegations by the Sunday Times which led to the suspension of two executive committee members for allegedly offering to sell their votes.

The letter, a copy of which has been seen by Reuters, is signed by the bid's international president David Dein (pictured) and bid chairman Geoff Thompson, himself a member of the executive committee.

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