Football fans of a certain age have grown up with the thrill of the home internationals as a competitive end to the season.

一定年龄的球迷是伴随着激动人心的本土成员国国际赛成长起来的。

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Under joint FA and Home Office rules, they must have played 75 per cent of their home country's full internationals during the past two years to qualify.

根据足总和内政部的条例，他们必须在过去两年间为国家队打上75%的国际比赛方能符合资格。

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As the contributors to Shane Harrison's package on Good Morning Ulster pointed out on Thursday, there are a variety of potential obstacles in the way, including the national anthem and the Windsor Park venue for home internationals.

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Under the plan, each team must play the other nine Test sides in at least two Tests and three one-day internationals at home and away every six years.

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