By Gary Spate
June 17 2003

ENGLAND's final home game in the Euro 2004 qualifying round against Liechtenstein will be played at Manchester United's ground, Old Trafford. The Football Association's director of marketing and communications Paul Barber said: "We're delighted to be staging another senior international at Old Trafford."

He continued: "Manchester United have already shown their commitment to and support for the FA and our national teams by hosting a number of international matches at all levels, as well as FA Cup semi-finals and FA Youth Cup finals.

"We are pleased to be offering the greatest number of fans the opportunity to witness England's final home Euro 2004 qualifier, and we look forward to a fantastic atmosphere in one of Europe's finest stadiums."

The match will be played in the 68,210-capacity stadium on September 10 with England expectedly to easily win the game ahead of their crucial game at Turkey a month later.

Manchester United managing director David Gill added: "Manchester United is thrilled to be working with the Football Association to host this critical match in England's qualification campaign for Euro 2004.

"We have a great working relationship with the FA and are honoured to have staged England matches at Old Trafford in the past, including the crucial World Cup qualifier against Greece. We are greatly looking forward to hosting the Liechtenstein game in September and are sure it will be a great occasion for everyone."

Old Trafford hosted England's crucial World Cup qualifier against Greece in October 2001, when captain David Beckham scored a last-gasp free-kick to snatch the point which sealed qualification for the finals in Japan and South Korea.

More recently, the Champions League final between AC Milan and Juventus was played there.