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Premier League clubs are worried about stars picking up injuries playing on a plastic surface in Andorra labelled the 'worst pitch' by Gareth Bale - handing Gareth Southgate selection headache

Premier League clubs are worried about their England stars playing on a plastic pitch in Andorra leaving Gareth Southgate facing a selection headache ahead of Saturday's clash.

Sportsmail has learned that a number of top-flight teams are anxious about their players playing on the artificial pitch in Andorra, triggering concerns over an increased risk of injury.

Synthetic pitches are notorious for being more stressful on footballers joints with many believing the surface leaves players more susceptible to injury.

Gareth Southgate has been left with a selection headache ahead of England's clash in Andorra
Premier League clubs are concerned about their players performing on the 3G pitch (above)

Southgate is likely to prioritise next Tuesday's World Cup qualifier against Hungary at Wembley and could field a weaker team in Andorra this weekend, nevertheless clubs will be desperate for their stars to avoid injury on the 3G surface.