Technology systems to be tested

Stray dogs and players' tights will also be on the agenda of the International Football Association Board on March 5 but technology will doubtless command the fullest attention after the issue was revived during last year's World Cup.

The IFAB had dismissed the use of goal-line systems one year ago but the debate was re-ignited by England's disallowed goal in the World Cup second round match against Germany, when replays showed the ball clearly over the line.

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