DAVID Ginola has sprung to the defence of English football.And he feels the country should host the 2018 World Cup.The former Spurs, Villa and Newcastle star lives in France, but was a popular man in the Premier League for many years.

DAVID Ginola has sprung to the defence of English football.

And he feels the country should host the 2018 World Cup.

The former Spurs, Villa and Newcastle star lives in France, but was a popular man in the Premier League for many years.

"People all over the world love watching English football and every visiting team, player and supporter would find a home-from-home welcome at a World Cup in England. It would inspire fans everywhere and I am proud to be backing England 2018,” Ginola said.