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English FA deny Russian deal

England deny that they have struck a deal with Russia to back them for the 2016 European Championships
England deny that they have struck a deal with Russia to back them for the 2016 European Championships

The English Football Association have rejected a report that England may enter into a deal with Russia over the 2018 World Cup bid.

Russia are expected to be rivals for 2018 but a report today suggested England may try to do a deal where they would back Russia for Euro 2016 in return for their support for 2018.

An FA spokesman said: 'We totally reject any suggestion that there is a pact with Russia regarding our 2018 World Cup bid.'

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