Premier League considers vaccine incentive as 13 clubs have less than half squad double-jabbed

“We are considering if and how best we can ‘reward’ those squads/players who are most Covid-compliant"

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 25: COVID-19 stewards during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Manchester City at Stamford Bridge on September 25, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Just seven Premier League clubs have more than half their players fully vaccinated against Covid-19, according to the league.

In correspondence sent to clubs, the Premier League has urged greater takeup of the vaccines, reminding clubs that games could be postponed if the UK government decides everyone in attendance at sporting events must be double-jabbed. That policy has not yet been put in place.