England win kick starts Thomas Cook Sport

After last night's 5-1 victory over Croatia, the England football team will be heading to South Africa next year followed by an army of fans.

As Participating Tour Operator for the 2010 World Cup, Thomas Cook Sport has flight, accommodation and match ticket packages available from £2,499 per person.

Danny Talbot, Managing Director at Thomas Cook Sport, said: “We’re committed to providing England fans with exclusive and competitively priced packages so that they can follow their team in the games that matter. But spaces are limited, so fans should book early to avoid disappointment.

“With South Africa hosting several major sporting events this year, anticipation for the 2010 World Cup is building. Following our success in transporting thousands of fans to South Africa for the Lions Tour in July, and fantastic sales for the forthcoming England Cricket Tour at Christmas, summer 2010 is promising to be a fantastic South African sporting experience.”

World Cup packages include direct return flights, accommodation at a 3 or 4 star hotel and a minimum of one match ticket. The top package includes tickets for all of England’s Qualifying Group games. Flights depart from London and Manchester on June 6 2010, and are available to ballot winners exclusively from Thomas Cook Sport at www.thomascooksport.com.