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Wembley in line for MORE Euro 2020 matches as UEFA thanks the FA for its help in getting Prince William and Boris to help torpedo the breakaway European Super League
- The Telegraph reports Wembley will pick up matches due to be staged in Dublin
- English football was critical is stopping the European Super League in its tracks
- FA chief executive Mark Bullingham mobilised Prince William and Boris Johnson
- UEFA executive committee due to decide which cities will host matches
England is set to pick up more Euro 2020 matches with Dublin expected to lose its games because it cannot host a minimum number of fans.
According to The Telegraph, UEFA will give some of Ireland’s four matches to England, with others going to countries that have offered even greater capacities in their stadiums.
The move comes as UEFA has expressed gratitude to the FA after its chief executive, Mark Bullingham, mobilised Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Prince William, in the fight against the ill-conceived breakaway league.
FA chief executive recruited Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Prince William in the fight against the European Super League
UEFA’s executive committee is expected to decide tomorrow on which countries will host matches in the tournament, which takes place in June and July.
Of the 12 host cities, nine are already confirmed, but Bilbao, Munich and Dublin had all asked for more time to confirm fan numbers.
UEFA wants stadiums to host at least 25 per cent of their capacity .
It is understood Dublin is struggling to assure the European football governing body that it will have that at the Aviva Stadium.
The stadium is scheduled to host three games in Group E and a round of 16 match.
Wembley looks set to benefit, with UEFA reportedly looking to reward other countries too, which have committed to large numbers of fans.
Sportsmail understands that Bilbao in Spain is also struggling to host its matches and an alternative location is being considered. Seville in the south west of the country is an option.
Manchester was considered as an option for hosting additional matches here, but City and United are both planning major repairs to their pitches or grounds.
Wembley is already due to host seven matches in Euro 2020, including England’s group games, a round of 16 tie, both semi finals and the final on July 11.
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