England agree Spain venue
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The FA had previously objected to their Spanish counterparts' intention to hold the game at Real Madrid's Bernabeu Stadium due to fears of racist abuse
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England's friendly against Spain on 11 February will take place in Seville, the Football Association have announced.
The two countries met in 2004 in Madrid but the clash was marred by racist abuse.
Ashley Cole and Shaun Wright-Phillips were both subjected to monkey noises during Spain's win at Real Madrid's Bernabeu Stadium.
Sevilla's Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan stadium will be the venue for February's friendly.
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