South Wales Evening Post


Wales v England Euro 2012 qualifier could take place in Liberty Stadium in Swansea

Monday, February 08, 2010, 15:24

WALES boss John Toshack will consult his players before deciding whether to play their home Euro 2012 qualifier with England in the Millennium Stadium or a smaller and more intimidating ground.

Wales are in the same group as Fabio Capello's side in addition to Switzerland, Montenegro and Bulgaria.

Holding the match at the Millennium Stadium, with its capacity of nearly 75,000, would mean more revenue and less headaches in terms of security.

But Toshack admits other options to consider are the new Cardiff City Stadium (capacity 27,000) and Swansea's Liberty complex (22,000) where they host Sweden in a friendly on March 3.

Toshack said: "Things have changed a bit recently for us. We have got two other stadiums now.

"We were well pleased with the treatment we got from the Cardiff people when we played Scotland there recently.

"Swansea have a new stadium as well and we have been treated well there and play Sweden there shortly. You have to consider the atmosphere factor as well.

"It is early days yet. We have a fixture meeting on March 15 when it will be decided what dates we play but you don't have to announce the venue until 90 days before a fixture.

"I will be interested to get the players' views on that subject as well so we have got a little bit of time to decide."

Wales v England Euro 2012 qualifier could take place in Liberty Stadium in Swansea
Wales v England Euro 2012 qualifier could take place in Liberty Stadium in Swansea

 

   
















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