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England trio allegedly breach Covid-19 rules

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The Football Association has said there will be no immediate changes to the England squad following a report three players attended a party in breach of Covid-19 regulations.

The Sun has shared footage which appears to show Tammy Abraham, Ben Chilwell and Jadon Sancho were at a party in London with more than six people – breaking the Government’s “rule of six” coronavirus guidelines – on Saturday evening.

The Sun reports that the FA has seen footage of the party and quotes a spokesperson saying: “There will be no change to the England team at this stage.”

It is reported the party was organised as a surprise gathering for Chelsea forward Abraham’s 23rd birthday.

Abraham has apologised, telling the newspaper: “I arrived home to find a small surprise gathering.

“Though I was totally unaware this was planned, I would like to wholeheartedly apologise for the naivety shown for the organisation and attending of this gathering.

“All I can do now is learn from it, apologise to everyone and ensure it never happens again.”

The England squad is due to assemble this week ahead of a friendly against Wales on Thursday and Nations League matches against Belgium and Denmark the following Sunday and Wednesday.

The FA has been contacted by the PA news agency for comment.