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England fans will get the chance to show why they have reinvented their reputation when Roy Hodgson's side play a friendly in Dublin next summer.

The Three Lions will play their first game at the new Aviva Stadium on June 7 2015, as part of the preparations for the Euro 2016 qualifier in Slovenia seven days later.

But the match will have greater significance coming 20 years after England's last visit to the Irish capital brought a night of shame.

Terry Venables' side were trailing 1-0 in February 1995 when rioting by England fans inside Lansdowne Road saw the game abandoned after just 27 minutes.

Since then and also the disgraceful scenes of Euro 2000, there has been a spectacular improvement in the behaviour of England supporters.

Not a single England fan was arrested during the 2010 World Cup or Euro 2012 tournaments, a far and welcome cry from the bad days of the recent past, with the Government and the FA more concerned about safety and security issues for travelling fans in Brazil this summer than over their behaviour.

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And the agreement between the FA and the FAI to play in Dublin – a reciprocal game following the 1-1 draw at Wembley last May – is a further sign of the faith the Three Lions supporters have changed for the better.

Club England managing director Adrian Bevington said: "While inevitably the focus for Roy and his team is on Brazil and the World Cup, we are always planning further ahead and we are delighted to announce this fixture next summer.

"We have had recent visits to France to begin initial plans for that tournament, and our friendly matches will also form a key part in the qualification campaign and preparation.

"It will be a significant moment for England to play in Dublin again, and due to the hard work by both organisations on many fronts we fully expect it to be a fantastic occasion enjoyed by both sets of fans."

Away fans at the 50,000-capacity stadium are usually housed in the North or Havelock Stand.

It is expected that 3,000 tickets will be available for England supporters.