England to start 2006 campaign in Austria

England will begin their 2006 World Cup Group Six qualifying campaign with away matches against Austria and Poland.

England will begin their 2006 World Cup Group Six qualifying campaign with away matches against Austria and Poland.

The game against Austria is scheduled for September 4th, with the match in Poland four days later.

Sven-Goran Eriksson's side then face Wales at home on October 9th with the return in Cardiff on September 3rd next year.

Northern Ireland and Azerbaijan make up the group.  Windsor Park in Belfast will play host to England on September 7th next year.

England end their campaign with home games against Austria and Poland in October 2005.

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