Multiplex said it had conducted an analysis of the programme to complete the job and did not expect the stadium to be ready in time for the Cup final. The £750 million project to rebuild the stadium has hit numerous delays and costs have soared. The stadium had been due to stage the 2006 FA Cup final but it was moved to Cardiff’s Millennium Stadium. Multipex then said the stadium was likely to be completed by September 2006.
The English FA has already rescheduled England's home 2008 European Championship qualifiers in September for alternative venues.
