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From Times Online
September 15, 2008

England to play friendlies against Slovakia and Slovenia

Fabio Capello, the England manager
Times Online

England will play Slovakia and Slovenia in friendly internationals at Wembley in 2009, the Football Association confirmed this evening.

Slovakia face Fabio Capello's rejuvenated side on March 28 ahead of England's home World Cup qualifier against the Ukraine three days later.

Slovenia will be Englnand's opponents on September 5 ahead of the clash with Croatia on September 9.

Capello helped to hand-pick the two opponents and believes they will provide ideal preparation for the more meaningful matches immediately afterwards.

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"It's very important to play similar style opposition as practice for the competitive matches," Capello said. "The Slovakia and Slovenia games will be very good preparation for the vital World Cup qualifiers against Ukraine and Croatia."

The two friendly opponents are both in World Cup qualifying group three and faced each other last Wednesday, when Slovenia won 2-1 to go joint top of their pool alongside Poland.

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