Stadium spokesperson denies reports that movement caused a 40ft crack in the structure

Engineers have blamed a 'wobbling' tremor in Wembley stadium on 'natural settling'.

National newspapers had reported the appearance of a 40ft crack following strong winds on Monday, which had been rumoured to have forced areas to partially close.

However, a stadium spokesperson said engineers Mott Macdonald had reviewed the situation, and that 鈥渞eports suggesting a crack in the stadium as a result of the movement are incorrect.鈥�

She added that 鈥渢here was some minor movement in the building on Monday morning鈥�, but 鈥渁s with all large structures, the stadium had been designed with a movement tolerance factored in.鈥�

鈥淚t鈥檚 business as usual,鈥� she said, 鈥渁nd the stadium remains fully operational鈥�.

Engineers Mott Macdonald confirmed: 鈥淥ur investigations are ongoing, but show that slight movement, within expected limits, has taken place across an expansion joint."

"Large buildings are designed with expansion joints to allow for these natural movements caused by wind and thermal effects.鈥�

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