England U19s will begin their 2014 calendar with an international fixture against Turkey in Chester, it has been announced.
The fixture - on Wednesday 5 March - will form a key part of the Young Lions' preparation period as they get ready to host the Elite Qualifying Round of the UEFA U19 Championship in May 2014.
Noel Blake's side welcome Scotland, Montenegro and Ukraine to England next spring, and with only the first-placed team securing a passage to the finals in Hungary next summer, the U19s will be keen to make every second count against Turkey.
The match at Chester will be the second time the two nations have played at U19s level in a year, after a Calum Chambers goal proved the difference when the pair met in Telford in March 2013.
Swansway Chester Stadium has a capacity of 6,000
Commenting on the announcement, Chester chairman Tony Durkin said: "We would like to thank The FA for allowing Chester FC to host this prestigious fixture.
"This is an opportunity for our community club to show off our capabilities to stage an international event, provide a fantastic match day experience for its existing fans and to encourage new supporters to the Swansway Chester Stadium to sample what should be a fabulous atmosphere."
Meanwhile, Chester's business development manager Dave Riche, added: "This is an honour for the club to be asked to host the fixture and we are keen to showcase our facilities and prove just how far this fans’ owned club has come in three years to be competing as a venue on the international stage.
"The aim is to pack the ground to capacity on the night and put us firmly back on the footballing map."
Admission is £3 for adults, £1 for children and OAPs and for groups of 15 or more (bookable in advance only) it is 50p admission.
Tickets will be on sale at the stadium from Monday 13 January 2014.
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