ENGLAND’S mouthwatering Euro 2020 clash with Scotland could be played in front of 24,000 fans despite the Government roadmap’s 10k capacity limit.
The bitter rivals meet at Wembley on June 18 and FA chiefs are said to be pushing for the increased supporter allowance.
England vs Scotland could be played in front of 24,000 fansCredit: Getty – Contributor
Wembley chiefs are pushing for more supporters to be let in to the Euro 2020 clashCredit: Kenny Ramsay – The Sun Glasgow
Boris Johnson announced the roadmap out of lockdown on Monday.
And it currently caps attendance at large stadiums to 10k fans or 25 per cent of its overall capacity – whichever figure is lower – from May 17.
The Prime Minister confirmed to the House Of Commons that all social distancing will end on June 21 and permitted attendances are expected rise again from that date.
But with England’s game against the Auld enemy taking place three days before, technically only 10k should be allowed in.
But senior FA figures have identified 24k as a reasonable ambition – for what will be the Three Lions’ second group game – and will push Government to allow it, according to the Telegraph.
Football fans online went wild at the prospect of England’s final group game against Czech Republic being staged on June 22 – the day after lockdown ends.
Monday’s announcement also means Premier League fans will be allowed back in THIS season.
The last round of fixtures will be played on Sunday May 23 and they will be subject to the 10k or 25 per cent of capacity limit.
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It would also mean good news for the rest of the EFL, with fans allowed in for the play-off finals.
The Championship, League One and League Two games are scheduled to take place on the weekend of May 29 – with 90,000-capacity Wembley the usual venue.
Wimbledon and Royal Ascot could also welcome supporters back with the same limits applying.
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Premier League fans will be allowed back in stadiums for final game of THIS season at all ten matches
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
