England eager to play competitive games in buildup to eventUK and Ireland bid due to be approved by Uefa on Tuesday
England have requested to go through qualification for Euro 2028, despite their joint hosting of the tournament as part of a UK and Ireland bid which will be rubber-stamped by Uefa on Tuesday.
The FA is keen to keep the team competitive in the run-up to the finals with the Euro 2024 hosts, Germany, currently struggling in warm-up friendlies. There are also concerns over the level of opposition England would be able to secure if they were limited to friendlies.
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