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England and Scotland Under 19s game called off in first half after positive Covid-19 test

A friendly match between the England and Scotland Under 19s teams was called off during the first half after the visitors' coach tested positive for Covid-19.

England were 3-1 up at St George’s Park when officials called off the tie because the results of Billy Stark's test came to light.

The Scottish Football Association confirmed in the wake of the match that the players and staff were tested on Thursday in preparation for the second fixture against England that was scheduled to be played on Sunday, though it has now been postponed.

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"The under-19s squad and backroom team all delivered negative Covid-19 tests on Sunday to enable them to play in today’s match against England," a statement on the SFA website read.