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Premier League clubs REFUSE to let their stars play international football next month in 'red list' countries as all 20 teams 'reluctantly but unanimously' come together to enforce ruling

The Premier League has revealed it will not release any players for international matches taking place in countries placed on the United Kingdom's 'red list' next month.

England's top-flight says all 20 clubs 'reluctantly but unanimously' made the decision in a meeting and that the division's bosses 'strongly supported' the call made by the clubs.

Sixty players from 19 clubs were set to be released to 26 countries placed in the highest category of UK travel restrictions but those players now cannot represent their country if they or the teams they are playing are hosting games in 'red list' zones.