Sports Minister Nigel Huddleston says he is "very comfortable" with Premier League stadiums being allowed to operate at maximum capacity when the new season begins. Huddleston says the impressive vaccination rollout has been the key behind taking another step towards normality - and adds the return of fans in stadiums will help kick-start the economy. Asked about fans returning at maximum capacity, Huddleston told Sky Sports News: "I am very comfortable with it. 1:29 Sports Minister Nigel Huddleston says COVID passports will not be legally required to enter Premier League stadiums, but warns clubs could still ask spectators to follow their own set of health guidelines"I'm comfortable with it because a vast majority of the British public will be vaccinated and that will make a huge difference. "As the Prime Minister said, 'If we can't open now, when we've had such success in the vaccination programme, when can we?'

Source: Sky sports July 07, 2021 11:15 UTC