Shrewsbury Town hope they will be a lucky charm for the England Women's team when they head to the Greenhous Meadow for a World Cup play-off next month.

England do not yet know their opponents for the tie, but victory would secure qualification for next year's World Cup finals in Germany.

The Three Lionesses have played at Shrewsbury's stadium twice since they replaced their old Gay Meadow - winning both games without conceding a goal.

Jon Harris, general manager of the Shrews, is delighted to welcome Hope Powell and her side back to Shropshire.

"It is a great honour to be asked to host the England Women's team for a third time. This game will be a very important one in England's push for the World Cup finals and it once again puts our club on the world stage," he said.

"The two previous games that we have hosted have been a success for England on the pitch, with two wins so far, and also for Shrewsbury Town off the pitch. I am confident that this will be the case once again.

"We look forward to welcoming Hope and the squad to the Greenhous Meadow Stadium and we will be doing all we can to help support the team for this important encounter."

England will find out their opponents on Monday.