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English threatened not to hold a counter match Iceland in the cage. This is because the Icelandic national team from Denmark may be banned from entering British territory.
The England national team will return to action this week. They will host Ireland at Wembley (13/11/2020) in a trial match.
The work of the Three Lions Team will continue in the event UEFA Nations League by traveling to Belgium (16/11) and facing Iceland as hosts (19/11).
However, when facing Iceland, England threatened not to hold a match in their own country. This is because Iceland before facing Gareth Southgate’s squad must travel to the Danish headquarters (16/11).
The new Icelandic players from Denmark are in danger of not being able to enter England. This is related to the British government which recently issued a new ban on non-British people from Denmark from entering Britain.
Quoted from DW, this prohibition appeared because Denmark had just found a case of mutation COVID-19 which is transmitted from mink to humans. There have been 200 reported cases of mink-to-human transmission of COVID-19 in Denmark.
According to BBC, England will likely host Iceland in Albania. The Albanian Football Association is reportedly willing to host the England vs Iceland match.
The English Football Association (FA) has yet to issue an official statement regarding the venue for the England vs Iceland duel. They seem to be still exploring the British government for a better option.
According to the COVID-19 protocol, the England vs Iceland match could actually be rescheduled because of the conditions force majeure. However, rescheduling this fight is called not the right solution. This can make it difficult for players because they will be threatened with carrying out a super busy schedule.
England are currently in third place in Group 2 of League A with seven points. Their points are the same as Denmark and two points adrift of Belgium at the top of the standings. Meanwhile, Isalndia is immersed in the caretaker position with no points yet.
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