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England will face Costa Rica in their final World Cup warm-up game.

Three Lions boss Gareth Southgate chose the opposition to help prepare for their World Cup Group match with Panama in Russia this summer.

England will play Costa Rica at Leeds United’s Elland Road ground on Thursday, June 7, which will be their final “farewell” game before setting off for Russia.

They will also face Nigeria at Wembley on June 2 but Southgate has decided only to have two warm-up friendlies while England will base themselves at St George’s Park before flying out to Russia.

(Image: Lars Baron - FIFA)

The Football Association are yet to confirm the games but they have been anxious to take England “round the country” for the feel good factor from playing at other stadiums.

Leeds has a capacity of 37,890 which is way below Wembley but the FA have been keen to buy into the enthusiasm of fans around the country and they clearly feel that will be the perfect send-off.

England also have two friendlies with Holland and Italy on March 23 and 27 respectively as they build up to the World Cup.

The final Premier League game of the season is on May 13 while England kick off their World Cup campaign against Tunisia on June 18 before also playing Panama and Belgium in the group stage.