England can wait to host World Cup: Arshavin

Andrey Arshavin has spoken about Russia being awarded the opportunity to host the 2018 World Cup.

When asked by reporters if he was surprised Russia had won, he simply answered: "Yes. For me, it's difficult to say we beat England, because I play in England and like it here. But obviously, I supported my country and I'm very happy.

When asked how his Arsenal team-mates felt about his role in the bid process, Arshavin pinpointed one player in particular. "Jack Wilshere, when I came back asks me, 'Hey, what have you done? It's my dream to lift the trophy in England in front of my fans!'," Arshavin joked. "I tell him, you have a lot of time until the next election. You can wait!"