England Senior International
England v Ukraine
Wednesday 18 August 2004, 7.45pm
St James’ Park, Newcastle

England will play Ukraine at St James’ Park in their only warm-up match before their 2006 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign kicks off, The FA announced last week, and tickets go on general sale soon.

With Euro 2004 now over for the Three Lions, attentions turn to England’s road to Germany 2006, which starts in September with two difficult away games in quick succession.

Ukraine, boasting the attacking talents of Andriy Shevchenko and Sergei Rebrov, will provide the perfect test for England, as Sven assesses his squad’s early-season form.

England’s last game at St James’ Park was a 2-0 victory over Albania in 2001, to secure three vital World Cup-qualification points in front of a capacity crowd.

England Coach Sven-Goran Eriksson said: "We’re looking forward to playing again in such a magnificent stadium, with such passionate fans.

"It will be vital preparation, only a short time before our two away games, against Austria and Poland in September."

Ticket details are as follows:

Ticket Prices: £40, £30, £20, Family Enclosure - £20 for adults, £10 for children (Under 16), Disabled supporters - £20

Public sale: 10.00am, Sunday 18th July 2004
Hotline: 0870 902 0005
Internet Bookings: http://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/

Disabled supporters: Monday 19th July 2004 @ 10.00am
Hotline: 0207 745 4776

Corporate Hospitality Enquiries - please ring 0208 795 9770.

There is a strict limit of 4 tickets per person.

All tickets subject to availability & booking fees

All tickets issued are subject to the Terms & Conditions of the Football Association


England Under 21 International
England v Ukraine
Tuesday 17 August 2004, 8pm
Riverside Stadium, Middlesbrough

The FA have also confirmed that Middlesbrough Football Club’s Riverside Stadium will host a new-look England Under-21 Team, as they face the Ukraine Under-21 Team, the day before the Senior international match.