INTERNATIONAL TICKETS ON SALE 10AM FRIDAY
Northampton Town has been chosen to host 2 matches in the forthcoming Under 17 international tournament involving England, Portugal, Italy and Israel.
Sixfields will stage the matches between Portugal and Italy on Friday 29th August (7pm) and between England and Italy on Sunday 31st August (3pm).
The core of the England squad will be made up of last season's successful U16s team which won the home nations Victory Shield competition on Sky Sports.
Managing England U17s will be John Peacock who is looking forward to seeing his squad in match action: "The tournament is a nice start to the season and gives the players some match experience at a new age group.
"It will obviously be a learning curve for everyone involved but that's what these tournaments are all about."
England U17s begin their European Championship qualifying campaign in Spain this October and Peacock sees the August tournament as a decent dress rehearsal: "Italy and Portugal have a history of producing good teams at youth level so they'll be a great test.
"Israel will provide a different kind of opposition. They'll be strong and competitive so it will be a good mix of games."
Admission is free for the Portugal-Italy game (ticket required), with ticket prices for the England game: £3 for adults in advance (£5 on matchday) and £1 for children and concessions.
Tickets are on sale from the Sixfields Box Office at 10am on Friday July 25.
Charter Standard clubs and schools can claim a maximum of 30 free tickets while group bookings of 15 or more means you can watch England U17s for just 50p.
