There was also security fears over England's match with Northern-Ireland in Belfast, which will now take place on 7 September next year. The return will be staged on 26 March 2005.
The two ties between Wales and Northern Ireland are set for Cardiff on 8 September 2004 and Belfast on 8 October 2005.
Meanwhile, Trevor Brooking revealed today he had started a coaching refresher course before Sam Allardyce's outburst about his role as the Football Association's new director of football development.
Brooking moved to defuse the growing unease felt by some Premiership coaches following his appointment. Bolton manager Allardyce criticised Brooking's role at the FA, claiming he lacked the UEFA coaching qualifications that are a requirement for every new Premiership manager.
The League Managers' Association, of which Allardyce is a committee member, have already complained to the FA about Brooking's appointment.
But the former England midfielder, awarded a full FA coaching badge during his playing days at West Ham, decided as soon as he was given the job that he would complete the the FA course.
Brooking said: "Any coach with the old FA badge can take the reassessment course. I decided to do this because I felt that I should be up to date with the education processes our coaches go through."
If Brooking successfully completes the course, he will have achieved the equivalent of the UEFA Pro Licence, which most top managers need to work in Europe.
"I don't think Sam understands my role at the FA," he said. "My job is about strategy, support and policy. I won't be telling anyone how to coach."
