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FA chief Greg Dyke predicts 2 years of uncertainty for English football following Brexit

But he is still confident top Euro stars will come to the Prem

FA chairman Greg Dyke predicts “two years” of uncertainty before the shape of English football emerges  following the vote to leave the EU.

Premier League boss Richard Scudamore had urged a ‘remain’ vote on behalf of the 20 top-flight clubs ahead of Thursday’s stunning ‘leave’ victory.

FA chairman Greg Dyke admits English football does not know what will happen while Britain leaves Europe
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Dyke admits English football does not know what will happen after Britain's exitCredit: PA

Dyke admitted: “It could take two years to  know but there could be quite an impact on English football from  Brexit.

“It would be a shame if some of the great European players can’t come here but I don’t think that will happen.

“My personal view has always been that the decline in the number of English players in Premier League first teams — we’re down to about 30 per cent now — is a shame.”

Greg Dyke and Prince William cheer on England at the Euros - but the FA chief faces a less relaxed time back home
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Dyke and Prince William enjoy  the Euros but the FA chief faces a stressful future
Prem chief Richard Scudamore is confident the top-flight has the worldwide appeal to survive any changes
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Prem chief Scudamore says the top-flight has the worldwide appeal to flourishCredit: PA

A League spokesman added: “The Premier League is a hugely successful sporting competition that has strong domestic and global appeal.

"This will continue to be the case regardless of the referendum result.”

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