As the England team prepares for the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, today marks the launch of a new scheme for supporters to sign up and follow the team for free.
For the first time, fans of the Three Lions can join as members of the England Supporters Club which will unlock new ways of supporting the team and following their progress at home and abroad.
Members will receive priority access to tickets for England home games, as well as becoming part of the official online community for supporters of the national team.
The new digital platform EnglandSupportersClub.com gives all official members the opportunity to enter exclusive competitions, participate in a forum, and share their views on England with fellow fans
Club England managing director Adrian Bevington said: "This is a fantastic way for us to widen our engagement with supporters and hopefully bring them closer to their national team.
"By making membership free we hope that more supporters will sign up and be able to access the rewards that following the England team brings.
"No one is in any doubt that England will be supported brilliantly in Brazil, but beyond that we are looking to ensure more people are closer to the team and Wembley matches in particular continue to have the fantastic atmosphere we witnessed in the decisive qualifiers with Montenegro and Poland."
The FA discussed the options for updating the membership scheme extensively with thousands of fans, and worked to ensure the improvements and features that fans are most keen on were adopted.
A further tier of membership for supporters to access tickets to away matches will launch in July, with further detail on the newly created ‘England Supporters Travel Club’ soon to be released.
For more information, visit EnglandSupportersClub.com
