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'My son is five months and he's had breathing difficulties... I don't want to put him in danger': Troy Deeney reveals he has REFUSED to return to Watford training after blasting Project Restart over lack of BAME screening

Troy Deeney has revealed he has refused to return to Watford training amid health concerns over his five-month old son.

The Watford striker has been vocal in his opposition against the Premier League's Project Restart plans and also raised concerns this week over a lack of screening for BAME (black, Asian and minority ethnic) players.

Premier League clubs will return to training on Tuesday with the aim of the season getting back up and running behind closed doors next month, but Deeney has insisted he will not be taking part.

Troy Deeney told Eddie Hearn (L) and Tony Bellew (R) he has refused to train with Watford
The 31-year-old says the Premier League still need to answer a number of 'simple' questions

The 31-year-old says the Premier League still need to answer a number of 'simple' questions

Speaking to Eddie Hearn and Tony Bellew on Talk the Talk YouTube show, Deeney said: 'We're due back in this week.