RADCLIFFE FC will play a team from California in a friendly at the Neuven Stadium next week.

Former Manchester City and Scotland defender Willie Donachie is bringing his Temecula FC side over to England to prepare for their new season in the fourth tier of the American soccer pyramid.

The game will take place next Thursday and kick off at 7:45pm.

Temecula play in the National Premier Soccer League and are on tour in England during their pre-season preparations.

The game has been arranged as part of Radcliffe being sponsored by sportswear company Admiral.

Radcliffe chairman Paul Hilton said: β€œIt's great to bring two sides from this level of football together from such a great distance and it demonstrates how our partnership with Admiral has opened doors.”