The 15 Applicant Host Cities hoping to become part of England's World Cup bid to FIFA presented their submissions to England 2018 representatives at Wembley Stadium on November 26, 2009.
The Host City process began on the launch day for the bid on May 18, 2009 and over following six months each city entered a competitive process to identify which would be selected to become Candidate Host Cities.
Each of the successful applicants were included in England 2018's final Bid Book which was presented to FIFA in Zurich on the 14th May 2010.
Each of the 15 Applicant Host Cities presented plans to reflect each of the 20 technical areas required by FIFA including stadiums, training camps, accommodation, transportation and security.
During the process, the cities received two inspection visits from England 2018's technical team and were involved in a series of consultation exercises aimed at providing the maximum opportunity for the cities to present the best submission possible on behalf of their region.
Click here to watch BBC footage of the Host City submission.
England 2018 Chairman, David Triesman, Selection Panel Chairman, Brian Mawhinney, and Chief Executive, Andy Anson received bid books from each city's delegation which included civic dignitaries and regional celebrities and local children.
The announcement of which cities have been successful was made on December 16, 2009.