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England cancel Germany friendly after positive COVID test

FILE PHOTO: England - Phil Neville Press Conference - Wembley Stadium, London, Britain - February 18, 2020 Phil Neville during the press conference Action Images via Reuters/Peter Cziborra

The England women's soccer team have called off Tuesday's friendly against Germany in Wiesbaden after a member of their backroom team tested positive for COVID-19. 

    "While we all wanted to play Tuesday's game, this was absolutely the right course of action. I thank Germany's staff for their understanding and our FA colleagues for their support," England coach Phil Neville said in a statement. 

    The England side have not played a game since losing 1-0 to Spain at the SheBelieves Cup in March. 

(Reporting by Philip O'Connor; editing by Clare Fallon)

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