IPSWICH fans risk missing out on England's historic first appearance at Portman Road – unless they are prepared to fork out more than £200!The only way Town supporters can guarantee a ticket for the prestigious friendly against Croatia on August 20 is to book one of the special hospitality packages on offer.

By Mel Henderson

IPSWICH fans risk missing out on England's historic first appearance at Portman Road – unless they are prepared to fork out more than £200!

The only way Town supporters can guarantee a ticket for the prestigious friendly against Croatia on August 20 is to book one of the special hospitality packages on offer.

And that will set fans back either £175, £200 or £325 – all exclusive of Vat – to include wining and dining before and after the big game.

The figure will stun thousands of Town supporters – the club has sold more than 18,000 season

tickets for the 2003-2004 campaign – desperate to attend.

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