D-day for Euros plans in March

UEFA will make a decision on the Euros at a summit meeting on March 5.

But one thing that is crystal clear is the tournament will go ahead this summer on the dates planned – June 11 to July 11 – which is another factor as to why the Premier League is determined not to stop.

European football’s governing body are working on four different scenarios, with each of the host cities drawing up different plans for full stadiums, 50 per cent capacity, 20-30 per cent or behind closed doors.

They are still working on the proviso that the tournament will happen across Europe, but, clearly, if coronavirus infections do not improve, they may have to consider playing in fewer venues.

One thing which has not gone unnoticed in European football is that, potentially, England

ERIC BAILLY has been a revelation for Manchester United in recent weeks.

He has emerged as a rock-steady partner for Harry Maguire in central defence, recapturing the form of his first season largely because he has been injury free and is having a good run.

That has drawn praise even from Sky pundit Gary Neville – previously a strong critic of the Ivory Coast international. Bailly could become the vaccination capital as the Government expects the first set of injections to be completed by mid-february, which is around six weeks ahead of Germany.

There could be scope for England – which already has group matches, the semi finals and final at Wembley – to play a greater role, although no one is talking about that prospect just yet. The next Exco meeting is likely to be in February, but March 5 is being seen as the big deadline.

But when you consider that Champions League and Europa League games are going ahead as normal, there is a similar expectation that the Euros will happen.

It will not be postponed again because there is too much riding on the tournament in terms of prestige, commercial contracts and TV deals.

(below) has now left American management agency Roc Nation in an amicable way and is happy to go back to being a free agent with help from his existing advisers.

Roc Nation, founded by rapper Jay-z, looked after Bailly’s image rights as one of their first big-name football clients. Their roster includes Marcus Rashford and Reece James as they aim to make a big splash in the English market.