West Ham urged to show ‘heart and soul’ over London 2029 World Athletics bid

• Brasher hopeful talks in June will provide breakthrough

• Hammers would need to give up stadium for two weeks

The head of the London Marathon has urged West Ham to show more “heart and soul” amid fears they could scupper Britain’s chances of hosting the 2029 World Athletics Championships.

While London’s bid is seen as the favourite, it has hit a major stumbling block with West Ham refusing to give up their stadium for around two weeks in September 2029 because the football season will be under way.