City Ground to host England men’s match for first time in 84 years

Nottingham Forest’s City Ground is set to host the England’s senior men’s team in an international friendly against Senegal in the summer.

The Reds’ home will play host to the Three Lions for the first time in 84 years, as England’s preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup continue.

Thomas Tuchel’s side will face Senegal at The City Ground on Tuesday 10th June, 7:45pm kick-off, three days after facing Andorra in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier.

Tuchel said: “While I know Wembley is our home, I also understand the importance of taking the team around the country when we are able to and the opportunity to experience playing at a famous old English stadium such as the City Ground is one we can all look forward to.”

The City Ground last played host to England’s senior men’s team in a wartime friendly against Wales in 1941, with the last competitive match played on Trentside dating back to 1909 against the same opponents.

In recent years, Callum Hudson-Odoi and Morgan Gibbs-White have represented the Three Lions at senior level, with Elliot Anderson also making his debut for the Under 21s earlier this season.

Ticket details for this fixture will be confirmed in due course.