All you need to know as Lionesses take on Luxembourg in final World Cup qualifier at the home of Stoke City
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Stoke City will welcome their biggest crowd for four-and-a-half years when European champions England Women come to town this week.
There will be a sell-out crowd at the bet365 Stadium – which will be referred to as the Stoke City Stadium as Fifa prohibits sponsorship of stadia unless they are also Fifa sponsors – for the final World Cup qualifier against Luxembourg on Tuesday night (7.30pm).
It is the Lionesses' first match on home soil since they won the Euros at Wembley last month – and they have already booked their qualification for next summer's World Cup, held in Australia and New Zealand, thanks to a 2-0 win over Austria on Saturday.
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It has been an incredible qualification campaign; playing nine, winning nine, scoring 70 and conceding none and the Potteries public was quick to snap up all available tickets to watch them live.
The record is so incredible that England manager Sarina Wiegman was asked if she remembered what it felt like to lose.
“Of course you remember, but you never get bored with winning," she said.
Stoke and the FA have been organising the logistics as they welcome the bumper attendance.
Parking permits went on sale last week priced at £10 each plus a £2 transaction fee if booked over the phone. A limited number were available on the South Car Park, with disabled permits available on the North car park. They are not available online but by calling 01782 367599 or visiting the stadium ticket office.
A park and ride scheme will be running from the Trentham Estate. Parking is free and the cost of a return ticket on the bus will be £8 per vehicle. The first bus will leave Trentham at 4.45pm. Supporters are urged to book in advance and more information is available by clicking here
The Trentham Estate is offering a 50 per cent discount on admission to Trentham Gardens on the day of the game for anyone who can present a valid ticket for the England-Luxembourg game.
Shuttle buses will also be operating from Hanley Bus Station and Glebe Street in Stoke from 4pm. Supporters must find a place to park at nearby pay and display car parks before heading to the departure points. Pre-booking for the shuttle buses is not required and a return journey will also cost £8 per vehicle.
A statement from Stoke warned: "With a sell-out crowd expected supporters are being urged to arrive as early as possible to avoid delays and disruption.
"Although there are a number of car parks on the estate surrounding the stadium, parking is still limited and early arrival is essential to avoid disappointment. Cars parked illegally may be subject to local authority fines."
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