GAMBLOG UK - WE ARE ENGLAND - England Women Visit Man City

England kick off their Women's Euro 2005 campaign on 5 June against Finland at the City of Manchester and were delighted to receive the invite from City 'keeper David James - a man who is fast becoming an ambassador for women's football!!

Having met England winger Rachel Yankey at the England kit launch and made a media appearance with 'keeper Rachel Brown last Thursday, James visited the England team at training yesterday to invite the entire team and coaching staff to tonight's match.

He will also be in attendance on Thursday night as England take on Scotland in a warm-up friendly at Tranmere's Prenton Park.

England Women's Team coach Hope Powell said: 'It's a fantastic gesture from David and Manchester City and will be a great experience for all the players.

'Seeing the stadium full and walking out of the tunnel before kick-off is something you can't replicate on the training ground, and will hopefully help banish any nerves when we walk out for real in just over six weeks' time.