New Bucks Head To Host England Under-20s Again

Fresh from his Euro success with the under-19s, Keith Downing will lead much of the same group in their season opener before travelling to face Switzerland under-20s in Winterthur on Monday, 4th September.

It will also be the under-20s age group’s first fixture since the famous World Cup victory over Venezuela in South Korea in June.

A popular venue for development team fixtures, the Shropshire stadium hosted an under-19 friendly against the same opponents last September.

Everton midfielder Tom Davies gave England the lead shortly before half-time, only for Holland's Justin Hoogma to equalise 6 minutes from the end.

The two nations staged a penalty shoot-out following the tie, with Aston Villa defender Easah Suliman eventually settling it after seventeen kicks had been scored.

AFC Telford chairman Andy Pryce said: “It’s great that The Football Association have chosen the New Bucks Head as the venue for this under-20 fixture.

“We will no doubt put on a great showcase event and look forward to continuing our excellent working relationship with those at the FA.”

Tickets will be available from the New Bucks Head reception between 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday, by calling 01952 640064 or online at www.ticketsource.co.uk/afctelfordutd