UK And Ireland Keen To Host Euro 2020 Championship Matches

England, Scotland, Wales and the Republic of Ireland have told UEFA they want to stage European Championship matches in 2020.

UEFA says 32 of its members have stated an interest in hosting games after deciding the tournament would be shared among 13 cities across Europe.

England wants to host games in London and Scotland has chosen Glasgow.

Wales has opted to go for matches in Cardiff, while the Republic has picked Dublin as its venue.

All of the major European football nations, including France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands and Spain have also expressed their desire to host matches.

The candidates have the right to change their initial host city selection, but must submit their final choices by 25 April next year.

The English Football Association wants to host either the 'finals' package - which is the semi-finals and final - at Wembley, or a 'standard' package of three group games and a knockout round match, while Scotland is keen on the latter.

UEFA president Michel Platini has previously stated his support for Istanbul to host the finals if the Turkish city lost out on hosting the 2020 Olympics, which it failed to get.

UEFA will decide on 25 September 2014 which 13 cities will host games.
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