Stocktonian
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14 grounds shortlisted for this competition, why does a place like Villa park get chosen, is it location?
St james and Stadium of light also in there
St james and Stadium of light also in there
Not sure heritage plays much of a part.Capacity, location and heritage.
Not sure heritage plays much of a part.
A lot of countries build brand new stadiums when they get tournaments.
What history as most of our bigger grounds now are new.A lot of countries don't have stadiums that are already big enough.
England has 16 stadiums (by my quick count) that are at the minimum 33,000 capacity, and dozens of others that could be expanded to that in time for the Euro 2028.
I think history will have played a part in selections for England's stadiums.
What history as most of our bigger grounds now are new.
You forgot Northern IrelandWould that mean England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland would automatically qualify as hosts?
Old Trafford is not what it used to be either. Obviously the size and heritage works in it's favour but better stadia out there now.A final list of 10 stadia to include Dublin, Belfast, Scotland, Wales as well as England.
If 6 are picked in England (max) I'd say Wembley, Old Trafford, St James', Villa Park, Tottenham Hotspur and one other, but where?
What upgrades does it need to stage football matches?Are they going to upgrade Villa Park? Doesn't strike me as a stadium to hold Euro matches. Maybe in 1996 but not 2026 - unless there are going to be upgrades?
It doesn't need any per se to stage football matches but just not near the quality of other euro stadia used to host games in the Euro/WC of last two decades.What upgrades does it need to stage football matches?
I'm afraid it's been going the other way in recent years.We need to look at increasing the capacity of the Riverside to get these sort of sporting events