It's the international break so let's be honest, for those of you who support a Premier League or Championship side the week can get a little boring.

International football just isn't the same, are we right?

The thrills of standing on the Ealing Road, or heading into Loftus Road or even seeing the Cottage by the weekend are far better than watching England get battered once again on ITV.

So, to get your fix, Football Manager are offering you the chance to play it for FREE right now.

Ditch the England game (and the shops) and sit down to manage Fulham , Brentford or QPR to glory instead, and better yet, if you fancy continuing your management career you can buy the game for half price afterwards.

Here's how:

When is it available? You can get it right now, and it's available until 8pm on Sunday March 26 (UK time)

How do I get it? Easy - just download Steam on your PC, Mac or Linux free of charge and download away.

What if I want to buy it after? Not a problem! Throughout the weekend you can make your loan deal permanent and get 50% off - better yet, the deal runs for another 24 hours from the end date.

Who should I take over? We'll leave that one to you, but we recommend taking either Fulham, Brentford or QPR to the Premier League.

What shall I tell my partner? Er, tell them you've developed a serious case of flu and must stay in bed all weekend. That should give you enough time to play through a few seasons, right?

You can find out more information about getting your free downland right here .