UEFA have revealed Euro 2020 will be staged in a number of cities across Europe, as opposed to the usual practice of one or two host nations.
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European football's governing body made the decision during a meeting in Lausanne on Thursday, with UEFA general secretary Gianni Infantino confirming the news.
"Some important decisions have been taken," he told reporters.
"UEFA Euro 2020 will be staged across the continent, in various major cities, following a decision taken today. A Euro for Europe follows an initial idea by UEFA president Michel Platini.
"The response has been extremely positive from all the national associations."
The bidding process is scheduled to begin in March, when the format and number of host cities will be decided, although Wembley has already been put forward as a potential venue for the final.
FA chairman David Bernstein said: "Clearly Wembley is incredibly highly thought of by UEFA and it is something we will push for.
"UEFA want to hold the semi-finals and the final on the same ground, or in the same city and I think we would be on their shortlist - but there would be some strong competition.
"The public want it and we'd want it and it would be wonderful to have it here."
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