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England v Iceland: Albania or Germany could host Nations League tie

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Raheem Sterling scored a penalty as England beat Iceland 1-0 in Reykjavik in SeptemberImage source, Getty Images
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Raheem Sterling scored a penalty as England beat Iceland 1-0 in Reykjavik in September

Albania has emerged as the leading candidate to host England's Nations League game against Iceland next on 18 November if required - with Germany another option being explored.

The game is in doubt because of the UK government's new travel ban on non-UK visitors coming from Denmark.

Iceland are set to play Denmark in Copenhagen three days before facing England at Wembley on 18 November.

Albania's Football Association is willing to provide a neutral venue.

The Football Association is awaiting clarification from the government but is exploring all options.

It has made a tentative approach to its counterparts in Germany about the possibility of the game being staged there too.

Since June, elite sportspeople have been exempt from coronavirus-related travel restrictions.

The restrictions relating to Denmark have been implemented because of concerns over a new coronavirus strain that has spread from mink to humans.

The latest rules, which took effect at 04:00 GMT on Saturday, will be reviewed after a week, the Department For Transport said.

Uefa's coronavirus protocols state that international matches can be rescheduled at a date fixed by the European football governing body, or be played at a neutral venue if necessary.

³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Sport has been told rescheduling is not an option. Uefa, which will have the final decision on deciding any neutral venue, is understood to be studying the matter.