England cancels Germany friendly after positive COVID test

The England women's football team has called off Tuesday's friendly against Germany after a member of its backroom team tested positive for COVID-19

Published : Oct 25, 2020 18:13 IST

The England side has not played a game since losing 1-0 to Spain at the SheBelieves Cup in March.
The England side has not played a game since losing 1-0 to Spain at the SheBelieves Cup in March.
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The England side has not played a game since losing 1-0 to Spain at the SheBelieves Cup in March.

The England women's football team has called off Tuesday's friendly against Germany in Wiesbaden after a member of its backroom team tested positive for COVID-19.

“While we all wanted to play Tuesday's game, this was absolutely the right course of action. I thank Germany's staff for their understanding and our FA colleagues for their support,” England coach Phil Neville said in a statement.

The England side has not played a game since losing 1-0 to Spain at the SheBelieves Cup in March.

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