 British indie band Embrace have been chosen to record the 2006 official England world cup song.
Embrace will follow in the footsteps of New Order's 1990 song 'World In Motion' and Lightening Seeds anthemic 'Three Lions'.
The new song will be titled 'World at your Feet', demos of the song are being kept under tight guard.
Lead singer Danny McNamara said: "The band can't wait to get into the studio and record the new track. We think we've got a really good song and hopefully it will repeat the success of previous songs like New Order's World in Motion."
FA Marketing Manager Tom Harold has negotiated the deal with Embrace's record label Independiente.
Harold said: "The official England World Cup song has become something of an institution and it is really important that we have an original and exciting track. We're confident that Embrace's song will capture the imagination of the fans and players alike. "With only 75 days to go until England's first game against Paraguay everybody has been asking who will get the gig. We'd like to think we've pulled off something of a coup by bagging such a great band and keeping it secret... until now." Independiente's Managing Director Mark Richardson said: "This is another high point for Embrace, since the success of 'Out Of Nothing' they have gone from strength to strength, with their current single 'Nature's Law' their biggest hit to date and this weeks release of their new album 'This New Day' the timing couldn't be better, it's a great moment for all of us". Embrace are currently at number two in the UK chart with their new single Nature's Law and their fifth album 'This New Day' is expected to top the album charts later this week. EMI's Music Publishing Promotions Manager Melanie Johnson said: "I'm a huge fan of Embrace and felt strongly that the band had it in them to meet the challenge of delivering England's World Cup song. Their music has an uplifting, anthemic feel which will capture the spirit of the occasion".
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