Republic and Northern Ireland submit joint bid for U21 Euros

The bid is expected to be submitted to UEFA in 2019 with a decision expected in early 2020.

Venues are yet to be finalised but Aviva Stadium, the National Football Stadium at Windsor Park, the redeveloped Dalymount Park, Ballymena Showgrounds, Tallaght Stadium and Turner's Cross are all options to host games.

The Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) have also confirmed that Thomond Park in Limerick and Kingspan Stadium in Belfast will be made available.

It is the first time the two associations have worked together on a joint bid to host a tournament.

John Delaney, FAI chief executive, said: "This is a historic announcement as it sees both the FAI and the Irish FA working together on a project which will bring significant benefits to Ireland - north and south.

"We believe that the unique nature of our bid makes it a compelling vision for both UEFA and the wider European football family.

"Both Associations have a recent history of working together on various projects, including Third Level Football, Walking Football, and the introduction of the President's Junior Cup.

"This joint bid further strengthens that level of co-operation and co-hosting the U-21 finals in 2023 will follow on from our hosting of the U-17 EUROs next summer and four games in EURO 2020 in Aviva Stadium."