England cancels football friendly
- Published: 11/01/2011 at 02:39 AM
- Newspaper section: News
The England football team has confirmed the cancellation of its friendly match against Thailand in Bangkok in June.
It was to have been the first time the England national side had played in Thailand.
The English Football Association cited scheduling concerns for the withdrawal, but the British press has speculated it is retribution for Thailand's football boss breaking a "promise" to back England's bid to host the 2018 World Cup.
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