Bail jumpers and fine dodgers today faced a World Cup red card - before a ball is even kicked.

As the nation eagerly awaits England's first clash in Japan, Bradford police chiefs announced a major crackdown on those people wanted on court warrants.

And because the campaign coincides with the tournament's kick-off, they warned that many 'bail bandits' faced being locked in police cells as Sven's men go into action.

Detective Superintendent Geoff Dodd, Bradford South's crime manager, today unveiled the new drive against warrant jumpers and said the threat of a 'World Cup knockout' should encourage people to give themselves up.

He also released the names of his 'Most Wanted First 11' and even a couple of 'substitutes'.

"We will certainly be fit and ready to go when Beckham and his boys land in Korea," said Det Supt Dodd.

"People wanted on court warrants, such as for failing to turn up at court, non-payment of fines or for breaches of community orders might want to remember that we will be out and about over the coming weeks and we certainly won't be taking it easy because the World Cup is on."

Because his targets are wanted on 'no bail warrants', Det Supt Dodd said they would be held in police custody until a court placement was arranged, often the following day.

"Sooner or later we will be picking these people up unless they make arrangements to come in and get these matters sorted out."

He said: "For the benefit of those who have an interest in England's progress during the tournament, they might want to think about handing themselves in sooner rather than later so they can watch the games like the rest of us."