YOUNGSTERS attending this Saturday's match-day experience at Darlington Football Club will also receive a free ticket to an international match.

The match-day scheme, which operates at every Quakers home game, is open to boys and girls aged between six and 14.

It starts with a coaching session at the Quaker Sports Centre, in Polam Lane, at midday, when there will also be the chance to meet some of the Darlington players.

Then the youngsters will watch the game against Scunthorpe, which kicks-off at 1pm, followed by a McDonald's meal at the Quaker Centre.

After the meal, children can choose to join in more training, or watch the England versus Finland game on television.

On Saturday, every child who attends will also receive a free ticket to watch Germany and Romania play in the European under-16s championships at Feethams on April 24.

The whole package costs £8, which includes a match-day ticket. Children can turn up on the day, or book in advance with football in the community officer Kevin Stonehouse, on (01325) 381972.