England are set to face Iceland in Group 2 of League A in UEFA Nations League 2020-21 next week, however, the clash is under threat due to the newly imposed travel ban by the English government. Elite sportsperson, who were initially exempted from any kind of restrictions, with them working in a secure environment, won’t be excused from any kind of quarantine policy according to the new guidelines. Cristiano Ronaldo Included in UEFA Nations League Squad for Their Matches Against France and Croatia.

As per the new travel guidelines released by the UK government, there is a travel ban on anyone entering the country from Denmark. Which means, Iceland, who are set to face the Danish national team in Copenhagen, three days prior to their clash against the Three Lions on November 18, will be denied entry into Britain.

The government has stated that they are in conversation with the FA over the impact of the new rules but insist that the guidelines won’t be reviewed for at least a week. ‘Unlike other travel to the UK, there will be no exemptions to this quarantine policy,’ said the Department of Transport in regard to the Denmark guidelines.

This decision has created a huge panic in the Premier League clubs over sending their players for international duties as it might result in them missing games in the league. Kasper Schmeichel of Leicester City, Andreas Christensen of Chelsea, Pierre Hojbjerg of Spurs, and Jannik Vestergaard of Southampton are all set to be a part of the Denmark team for the upcoming international break.

However, as residents of the UK, the players will be allo0wed back in the county but need to self-isolate for 14 days, meaning they would miss at least three league games. According to FIFA rules, issued at the start of the pandemic, allows clubs to withdraw their players from international duty if there is a risk of coronavirus infection.

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