BY JOE BERNSTEIN IN BUCHAREST: The Uefa dignitary who appeared on Romanian TV and said it would be great if they qualified for Euro 2020 rather let the cat out of the bag.

England and Ireland are set to stage a joint bid in hope of securing the hosting of the 2030 football World Cup, and are reported to be confident of pulling it off.

Before the tournament begins Gareth Southgate's side will travel to Vienna on June 2 to play Austria, before returning to England for a tie against Romania at an undecided English stadium.

The TV picks for next summer's tournament have been revealed, with ITV showing England's final two group matches, including the final game with the Czech Republic.

AHEAD OF THE GAME: The FA have decided not to take England games to Anfield because of the ban on journalists from The Sun, despite struggling to find a suitable ground in the north next summer.

CHRIS SUTTON: If England want to have their best shot at winning Euro 2020, then they need to come to some sort of arrangement with Leicester striker Jamie Vardy.

The FA have announced that England are set to face Italy on the 27th March at Wembley Stadium. It comes as they continue their preparations for the Euro 2020 which kicks off in June.

EXCLUSIVE BY MATT HUGHES: The FA are running out of options to host England's final European Championship warm-up match against Romania ahead of next summer's tournament.

EXCLUSIVE BY SAMI MOKBEL: Chris Powell will continue in his role as one of Gareth Southgate's assistant coaches for Euro 2020 despite taking up a new role in Holland.

Gareth Southgate could be eyeing Leeds midfielder Kalvin Phillips for his England setup for the March friendlies. He was in attendance for Leeds' game against Sheffield Wednesday on Saturday.

In exactly six months time, the Euro 2020 final will be played. England have a great chance of success. The tournament is rapidly approaching so which players could force their way into the squad?

Following news that Kane would be out of action until April after tearing his left hamstring while playing for Tottenham, there were calls to bring Vardy out of international retirement.

The 18-year-old forward is enjoying a breakthrough season at Old Trafford after scoring nine goals in 26 appearances, and has only recently been called up for England Under 21s.

Leicester attacker Harvey Barnes is emerging as a late contender to gatecrash England's Euro 2020 plans. Barnes has impressed during the Foxes' excellent season.

England have dodged the proverbial 'group of death' at the next UEFA Nations League tournament after drawing Iceland, Denmark and Belgium in the group stages.

Stefani appeared on seasons 7, 9, and 12 of The Voice and famously struck up a romance with fellow judge Blake Shelton following the end of both their marriages.

She recently celebrated her four-year anniversary with country music boyfriend Blake Shelton. The couple met in 2014, when Stefani joined the celebrity judges panel on The Voice.

The Anaheim, California thanked Kanye, and tagged his wife Kim Kardashian into the post, asking, 'Please send me whole version Kanye' with the hashtag, #dontwasteyourpain.

The motocross movie stars Shelton's buddy and fellow country music star Trace Adkins

Haena Worthing, 44, and two other suspects have been accused of killing William Webb, whose burned body was found in Joshua Tree, California, on August 16.

Taylor Swift will join the next season of The Voice as a mega mentor. The ME! hitmaker will be joining Gwen Stefani, Blake Shelton, John Legend and Kelly Clarkson as she helps coach.

The 49-year-old singer and Blake Shelton, 43, flirted, mouthed 'I love you' and fought over contestants on Monday's season 17 premiere of The Voice. 

Blake Shelton fought for respect on Tuesday's episode of The Voice, sparring with his fellow judges and failing to pick up singers before finally scoring one at the end. 

Gwen Stefani showcased her eye for power clashing by mixing prints in a bold ensemble on Wednesday as she was spotted heading for a flight in New York City.

The 43-year-old country star hilariously pranked Kelly Clarkson, 37, on Monday's episode of The Voice, secretly playing the song 'Don't Speak' every time she spoke.

The 43-year-old country star showed his softer side Monday on The Voice as he recalled the humble beginnings of his career after a contestant performed his signature song, Ol' Red.

The 44-year-old singer had an emotional moment on Tuesday's episode of The Voice as he marveled at how little separated him from a contestant in the battle rounds.

The 43-year-old country star had everyone in tears on Tuesday's episode of The Voice after he symbolically tried to steal a struggling contestant.

Gwen Stefani may have rocked a huge diamond ring on the red carpet of the People's Choice Awards on Sunday night, but that doesn't mean she's engaged to Blake Shelton.

Gwen Stefani flashed her infectious personality and style in black skinny jeans and denim jacket for the taping of her Rockefeller Center Christmas tree lighting performance on Thursday.

The 50-year-old singer recalled her youthful struggles as a musician while coaching contestants on Monday's episode of The Voice.

The 43-year-old country star had high praise for Rose Short after she covered his hit song God's Country on Monday as the top 10 performed on The Voice. 

Iconic rock bands Chicago and Bon Jovi joined Gwen Stefani and Ne-Yo on stage at the event, which was broadcast across the country on NBC.

The 50-year-old coach was reduced to tears Monday while listening to one of her contestants sing about finding love on The Voice as the semifinalists performed.

They have been together for over four years.And now, Blake Shelton, 43, and Gwen Stefani, 50, are ready to take the next step in their relationship and get married, but have to battle a few bumps.

The 50-year-old coach rejoiced after her lone singer Rose Short, 35, won the Instant Save on Tuesday on The Voice and advanced to the finals of the NBC singing show.

They've been dating for four years and rumors are swirling around their engagement. 

The 50-year-old singer slyly poked fun at the engagement rumors swirling around her and longtime boyfriend Blake Shelton on Monday's episode of The Voice.

Jake Hoot was named the winner of season 17 of The Voice on Tuesday during a two-hour star-studded finale.

Gwen Stefani sports a festive look while doing some late Christmas shopping in Beverly Hills on Monday afternoon.

The 50-year-old singer looked wonderful in white Tuesday while performing on NBC's New Year's Eve 2020.

Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton flash beaming smiles during charity signing event ahead of 62nd Grammy Awards in Los Angeles on Friday.

The 27-year-old singer proved he was a force to be reckoned with as a new coach on The Voice's Season 18 premiere, which aired Monday.

The day was full of love and joy for the hit-maker, 50, who was also celebrating her son Apollo's sixth birthday. Gwen paid him a gushing birthday tribute onto her Instagram that same day.

There's still no engagement between the 50-year-old Orange County Girl and the 43-year-old Oklahoma-born country crooner despite being inseparable

She's the attention-getting frontwoman of the band No Doubt and a stylish solo pop act as well, but recently she's been spending quite a bit of time on the sidelines.

The 50-year-old singer and the 38-year-old actor were spotted Sunday supporting their children at a soccer field in Los Angeles.

Blake Shelton has decided to bring his mullet back with all his scheduled events cancelled after the coronavirus outbreak. He took to Twitter to make the announcement and said Gwen was on board.

Country music superstar Blake Shelton took to Twitter on Thursday to show his new 'do, which was the handiwork of his beloved fiance, one Gwen Stefani.

Gwen Stefani piled on and teased Blake Shelton over his 'Say sSace' blunder he made following their duet during AMC Presents: Our Country special.