England fans fuming with FA after tickets are advertised for pre-World Cup friendlies WITHOUT opponents or dates

The FA has triggered anger among sections of England fans – by advertising tickets for matches WITHOUT opponents or dates.

In an email sent to the England Supporters Travel Club (ESTC), sale dates for two pre-World Cup, March friendlies have been outlined.

Fans have been told that windows to buy tickets for the first fixture will open on December 11, while the second international will go on sale on January 28. But in both matches, opponents for the yet-to-be-confirmed games have been listed as 'TBC'.

Within the message, the FA say that dates and opponents for both games will be announced before December 11, but Daily Mail Sport has been contacted by a number of supporters who have accused the body of 'profiteering' and 'taking the mickey'.

Some have jokingly compared the games to a 'mystery shopper', while one disgruntled punter quipped: 'Lucky there's nothing else to spend our money on in December'.

'Are they FIFA in disguise?' asked one, while another said: 'Don't know who or when but please give us your money'.

'Translated as…we know some of you will be booking flights to the USA on the 5th, 6th and 7th after the draw but don't forget we want some money off you too,' said one.

Garford Beck, manager of EnglandFans FC and a long-serving Three Lions supporter, said: 'The games aren't until next March and with Christmas coming I think most fans are wondering why the FA can't wait until January payday before selling tickets for them.'

It has been widely reported that Uruguay and Japan will provide the opposition for the Wembley fixtures, although much will depend on who England are drawn against on Friday. Tickets in home areas only can be snapped up by members of ESTC for £25.

The FA have been contacted for comment.