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Premier League chiefs' worry as star players won't promote the Covid vaccine... after Gareth Southgate revealed the abuse he received for promoting the jab in recent months

Premier League stars are refusing to take part in a publicity campaign encouraging players to get the Covid-19 vaccine in a further sign that the issue is causing unease inside dressing rooms.

Sportsmail has learned that as the vaccination rate among players has stalled in recent weeks, numerous clubs have held talks about releasing a video featuring big-name players promoting the importance of getting jabbed.

But the project has failed to get off the ground due to a lack of volunteers.

Premier League stars are refusing to join a campaign encouraging players to get the vaccine

Premier League stars are refusing to join a campaign encouraging players to get the vaccine

Gareth Southgate released a video on behalf of the NHS in July urging young people to get vaccinated.