VAUXHALL MOTORS have announced their first two pre-season friendlies.

Premier League Blackburn Rovers will visit Rivacre Park on Saturday July, 10 before Wirral neighbours Tranmere Rovers make the short trip to the Motormen on Tuesday, July 20.

Blue Square North Vauxhall will kick-off against Blackburn at 3pm whilst the visit of Les Parry’s Tranmere is scheduled for a 7.45pm kick-off.

Sam Allardyce’s Rovers side have also lined up a close season match with Blue Square Bet Premier Southport on Saturday, July 17.

Vauxhall’s league season begins on August 14.