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Troops Cheer on England at Wembley

Five hundred servicemen and women will be at Wembley Stadium tonight (Wednesday 6^th  February) to cheer on England as they take on Brazil. The tickets have been provided by The FA as part of their on-going partnership with Tickets For Troops.

The FA have supported Tickets For Troops since the charity was established in 2009, providing five hundred tickets for every England International at Wembley Stadium. Over 13,000 tickets have been donated for these fixtures to date.

Tickets For Troops patron and England Captain, Steven Gerrard said: "Young men and women are risking their lives every day and Tickets and Troops is a very simple way of respecting heir courage and their sacrifices."

The Chairman of the FA, David Bernstein, paid tribute to the charity at the recent launch of the 150^th Anniversary of the Football Association at the Connaught Rooms, in central London.  Mr Bernstein said: "l'd like to pay tribute to football's relationship with our armed services. They are historic and close friends of the game and I am delighted we can in our own small way repay their great service to us through initiatives such as Tickets for Troops."

England manager, Roy Hodgson, showed his support saying "I have always been a great supporter of our Armed Forces and there is a strong connection between the England football team and the support of those that serve our country."

 "These young men and women, who serve us in such a dedicated, courageous and loyal way, should make us all feel very proud."