The Close Season is now in its 10th day...

Throughout the month of June players in England are given a break away from the game and only international, small-side, armed forces and scout matches are permitted.

Without any football for a whole month, TheFA.com is here to help you through every day in June with our guide, Close Season Encounters, pointing you in the direction of your daily dose of the Beautiful Game...

Platt's boys in the spotlight

England's Under-21s play their fifth European Championship Qualifier against Slovakia at the Stadium of Light as they look to close the gap on Portugal and Turkey at the top of Group 7.

Platt's boys have already given us a hint of what could be in store tonight after beating Slovakia in their own back yard, 4-0, back in September in the opening match. Goals from Shola Ameobi, Joe Cole and two from Francis Jeffers gave England their first three points of this campaign.

If you want to get yourself along to cheer the boys on, you can secure your tickets by calling the hotline on 0191 5515151; tickets are priced at £10 for Adults and £5 Juniors.

Alternatively, the game is live on Sky Sports, Kick off 8pm...