English delegation to move into Games Village today

They will be followed by gymnasts (10),archers (12) and

weightlifters (14) on Tuesday,a statement released by the

Commonwealth Games England press office said.

England Chef de Mission Craig Hunter said,”It’s exciting

but also a relief to be able to occupy our accommodation.

“We are now getting back on track with the planned and

phased arrival of athletes and we will begin to reach a peak

of team numbers (more than 500) on October 5.”

He said there is still a lot more to do to be ready for that peak but he would like to pay tribute to their support team staff “who have worked sometimes literally around the clock to get everything in place and safe for the first athletes’ arrival.”

Hunter said,”It has been a challenging experience but one which will make us (England team) stronger as we strive to be successful now on the field of play.”