Close Season Encounters - Day 9

It's now Day 9 of the Close Season...

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...

R & R

Why race about looking for a game, when you can enjoy some football in the comfort of your own home.

Launched today are a few DVDs and Videos for that very purpose.

Arsenal and Manchester City fans can watch their teams' season in review. The Gunners courtesy of the imaginatively title, Arsenal - End of Season, while City's return to the Premiership is charted on, Good to be back.

Also today, football fans everywhere can get hold of the new Paul Gascoigne video, entitled Gazza - The One and Only.

If you are desperate for some football, you can also take advantage of today's downtime to secure your tickets for tomorrow night's England Under-21 European Qualifier against Slovakia at the Stadium of Light in Sunderland.

Tickets are still available - priced at £10 for adults and £5 for juniors - so if you want to go and cheer on David Platt's team in this massive match, call the hotline on 0191 5515151