England set for 2014 Aviva friendly

The Republic of Ireland will play a lucrative double-header of friendlies against England across 2013 and 2014, it was confirmed yesterday.

Ireland will first travel to Wembley on 29 May 2013 as part of the Football Association’ s 150th anniversary celebrations, before England return the favour with a match at the Aviva Stadium that is provisionally scheduled for November 2014.

The Irish team’s initial trip to Wembley will actually be the second fixture in 2013 marking the anniversary, following a prestigious match between Brazil and England in February to open the celebrations.