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'Don't believe c**p on the internet... six months of long Covid could ruin your career...' Straight-talking public health expert tells stubborn England players they are risking their livelihoods by refusing a Covid vaccine

England footballers and Premier League stars who are refusing Covid vaccinations have been warned they are putting their glittering careers at risk by a leading health expert.

Sportsmail revealed last week that there is widespread opposition to vaccines among top flight footballers, with almost two-thirds of players yet to be fully jabbed, and many refusing altogether.

Five members of the England squad, who gather at St George’s Park today ahead of the next round of World Cup qualification matches, are also unvaccinated.

Five England players have reported for international duty without taking the Covid vaccine

Players have been influenced by anti-vaxx theories circulating on the internet, which are being passed around dressing rooms.