Germany, Austria and Italy will not be allowed to train at Wembley ahead of last 16 clashes of Euro 2020, because of concerns that, due to the amount of rain forecast in London, it may cause too much damage to the surface.

UEFA has stressed to Sky Sports News that, while regrettable, the decision is unavoidable and has been applied to all teams playing in a last-16 match at Wembley.

German newspaper BILD has hit out at the decision to deny Joachim Low’s side the chance to train at Wembley the night before coming up against England in the last 16 at Euro 2020.

The German newspaper Bild has called it a “scandal” saying it gives an unfair advantage to England, who played all three group games on their home turf.

Following discussions with the Wembley ground staff, the Austrian and Italian players were also prevented from training on the pitch before their knockout game on Saturday night.