England were leading 3-1 in the attack on the Football Association educational complex at St George’s Park, near Burton upon Trent, when the game was stopped for “caution. “
Players did not return to the locker room or cross the field while a thorough cleaning of the facilities was being carried out.
– England (@England) October 2020
The two had to play again on Sunday in a double foreign game.
England’s senior team was not affected by the incident as it was founded in Pennyhill Park, Surrey, in preparation for a trio of foreign matches.
Gareth Southgate faces Wales at Wembley on Thursday night before the League of Nations takes on Belgium and Denmark.
Gareth Southgate’s to face Wales on Thursday (Mike Egerton/PA)
A tweet from England’s official account read: “The lace between England under-19s and Scotland in St. George’s Park this afternoon defected in the first part as a precaution under the COVID protocol. “
England’s under-21 team was present at St George’s Park after Wednesday’s 3-3 draw in Andorra, remained in a separate bubble from the under-19 team.