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England to play Ivory Coast for the first time EVER in March friendly at Wembley with ex-Three Lions winger Wilfried Zaha in line to face Gareth Southgate's side as they prepare for Qatar World Cup

England will play their first ever senior fixture against the Ivory Coast in a friendly this March, which could see former Three Lions winger Wilfried Zaha line up for the visitors.

Gareth Southgate's side are preparing for the winter World Cup in Qatar and have lined-up two Wembley friendlies, with the Three Lions facing Switzerland on March 26 and will then host the two-time African champions on March 29.

England have never played the Ivorians at senior level and the friendly marks the first time they have faced non-European opposition since November 2018.

England will face Ivory Coast for the first time ever in a friendly at Wembley in March
Wilfried Zaha (pictured in 2013) won two England caps under Roy Hodgson
Zaha now represents Ivory Coast after switching allegiances in 2016

The friendly could see former Three Lions winger Wilfried Zaha line up against England

The fixture will be particularly special for Crystal Palace talisman Zaha, given he has represent both England and Ivory Coast at international level.