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FA confirm England internationals will start being played away from Wembley ahead of Euros
ENGLAND are going back on the road after the FA confirmed internationals would start being played away from Wembley.
England boss Roy Hodgson hopes the nation will mobilise behind his team
The first matches around the country will take place in the build-up to Euro 2016 with coach Roy Hodgson hoping the nation will mobilise behind his team.
Express Sport revealed the plan last month and, following a £300m refinancing of Wembley, FA chief executive Martin Glenn has now guaranteed the move in the hope it will generate a better atmosphere.
FA chief executive Martin Glenn hopes this move will will generate a better atmosphere for Euro 2016
"The England brand is more than London," said Glenn. "We've effectively refinanced the stadium which gives us a lot more financial stability, so from next year we will be holding some England games out of Wembley.
"Our aspiration is before the Euros and Roy would love to do it because it would get a real buzz behind the country and behind the team.