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U.S. to face England in Wembley friendly

03:02 GMT, Thu 20 Mar 2008
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Trees are illuminated in front of Wembley Stadium at dusk in north west London March 27, 2007. It was confirmed that the stadium was today granted its safety certificate, and so will host the 2007 F.A. Cup Final, after delays in building works has meant completion of the new venue being nearly two years overdue. REUTERS/Toby Melville (BRITAIN)

CHICAGO, March 19 (Reuters) - The United States will prepare for 2010 World Cup qualifying with a friendly international against England in London in May, organisers said on Wednesday.

The match is scheduled for May 28 at Wembley Stadium and will be the American team's first visit to England since 1994.

"We have consistently said that one of our goals is to play matches against good opponents and in environments that will really challenge our team," U.S. coach Bob Bradley said in a statement.

"In addition to the quality of the English team, the tradition and passion for the sport in that country, the media focus, and the intensity of the fans all combine to make this a fantastic opportunity for our group."

The U.S. have also lined up European friendlies against Poland on March 26 and Spain on June 4.

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