TOKYO - FIFA president Sepp Blatter called England a 'strong candidate' to host the 2018 World Cup but said he expects the bidding process to be fair and highly competitive.

'England is a strong candidate because it is a strong country in football,' Mr Blatter said on Saturday after FIFA's executive committee wrapped up two days of meetings.

LONDON - FORMULA One supremo Bernie Ecclestone has hit back at criticism from Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo by detailing how much more money the Italian team receive from the sport than their rivals.

BARE your fangs, Lions - and do not be afraid to use them.

The call to aggression comes from Noh Alam Shah, as Singapore prepare to battle Vietnam in the second leg of their Asean Football Federation Suzuki Cup semi-final at the National Stadium tomorrow.

The Lions had put up a tame display in the first leg in Hanoi, where they drew 0-0 with the hosts.