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Matt Murray next for England's Euro 2016 tie

Another Wolves favourite will take centre stage at Bar Sport in Cannock when England's Euro 2016 campaign continues next week.

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Club-record goalscorer Steve Bull was the special guest in the Premier Suite for the goalless Group B finale against Slovakia last night,

writes Craig Birch.

He was the first to attend the venue for a group game who has played for England on the big stage, after fellow Molineux star John Richards and ex-Wales boss Bobby Gould.

Now former Molineux goalkeeper Matt Murray will be at Scott Murray's establishment for England's first knockout game in France on Monday night.

Murray will watch the game and address the crowd with preview thoughts and after-match analysis, before and after the 8pm kick off.

The Three Lions will discover their next opponents tomorrow evening, when the runner-up in Group F has been decided.

Roy Hodgson's side - who finished second to Wales - could still face any team out of Hungary, Iceland, Portugal and Austria.

Murray never won a full cap in his playing days, but did represent his country up at Under-21 level five times from 2003 to 2005.

Some Wolves fans believe hecould have been a contender for the club's greatest-ever goalkeeper, had his career not been so blighted by injuries.

Still only 35, he was forced to call time aged just 29 after a series of problems to his back, foot and knee, including two cruciates.

Much was expected of him after he signed professional forms at 17, the five-year deal penned the longest given to an academy scholar.

He was promoted to the first-team in 2002 and stayed there until 2010, his best season coming in 2006-07 when he was named Wolves' and the PFA Player of the Year.

By the time he hung up his gloves, he hadn't even broken the 100 game mark for the club. He now works as a match reporter and in-studio summariser for Sky Sports News.

Tickets are available now to see and meet Murray at Bar Sport, in a show that will be hosted by fellow Wolves alumni and respected after-dinner speaker Steve Kindon.

Packages range from 'Bronze,' 'Silver' and 'Gold' with all inclusive of a drinks reception, four-course meal and waitress service. Bookings have to be made in advance.

'Bronze' is £29.50 and 'silver' is £45, including free wine and middle row seating. Gold, at £75, includes the above, a front row position, plus a signed professional photograph and football.

The downstairs area of Bar Sport is also open for the game, free of charge. In total, there are 70 screens at the venue. For more information and to arrange a place, call 01543 572 092.

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