England to tackle Sweden

Football Association confirms second November Wembley friendly

Last Updated: October 13, 2011 4:56pm

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England will meet Sweden at Wembley in a friendly international on Tuesday, 15th November, the Football Association has confirmed.

Fabio Capello, who saw his side secure their qualification for next summer's Euro 2012 finals with a point away to Montenegro, will use the match as preparation for the tournament.

The clash with Sweden, who booked their place for Poland-Ukraine as the best placed runners-up in qualifying, comes just three days after they tackle Spain.

The reigning World Cup and European Championship holders make the trip to London for their friendly on Saturday, 12th November.

Tremendous

England and Sweden have met 21 times in international action in the past, with six wins apiece, with their last clash coming in the 2006 World Cup, which ended in a 2-2 draw.

Club England managing director Adrian Bevington claims the back-to-back friendly fixtures will give the supporters who have travelled all across Europe recently the chance to watch two games closer to home.

He told the FA's official website: "The level of support the England team receives all around the globe is tremendous, and it's important we acknowledge that as often as we can.

"They travel great distances, Sofia and Podgorica most recently, to support the team. With these exciting fixtures at Wembley it's a great chance for us to play in front of our home support."