If England win the World Cup for the first time in 44 years, then victory will taste very sweet - and fans can celebrate with a trophy made entirely of chocolate.

Leading department store Selfridges is offering customers the chance to buy their own World Cup for £1,000.

The made-to-order sculptures are crafted from about 20kg of chocolate and then finished with an edible gold paint.

Food artist Prudence Staite has developed the replica statues which, at 70cm, are nearly twice the size of the actual trophy.

A spokesman said: "Customers can see one of the oversized replicas on display at Selfridges before ordering their own.

"It's the ultimate celebration piece. We expect plenty of interest in this - particularly if England go well in the tournament."

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