BLUNDELL Park will next month host international football for the first time in nine years.

Grimsby Town's ground will host the FA International Under-17 Tournament clash between England and Australia on Friday, August 27 (7pm).

Portugal, winners of last year's event, and Turkey will make up the quartet of teams taking part in the annual competition.

England's clash against the Aussies will be the first international match played at the Mariners' ground since France and Finland contested a European Under-16 Championship match in April, 2001.

Matches will also take place at Lincoln City and Scunthorpe United's grounds.

The Iron's Glanford Park ground will host the opening match between Portugal and Australia on August 25 before England kick-off their campaign against Turkey at Sincil Park later the same day.

The final takes place at Glanford Park on Sunday, August 29.

The event will assist England's preparations for the first qualifying round of the Under-17 European Championships – a title their predecessors won in May.

John Peacock's team travel to Georgia for their first qualifier in October.

England's squad includes four Manchester United players, Sam Johnstone, Tom Thorpe, Ravel Morrison and William Keane, as well as youngsters from Chelsea, Everton, Liverpool and Arsenal.

Ticket prices for England's games are £3 for adults and £1 for concessions. To book a ticket for England's match at Blundell Park call (01472) 605050.