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Monday 21 October 1996 23:02 BST
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The Football Association yesterday named Wembley as its preferred site for a national stadium. The decision to opt for the world-famous site instead of Manchester was announced after a meeting of the FA's executive committee. It came hours after Britain's athletics bosses plumped for Wembley as the best choice.The Sports Council will make a final decision by year-end.

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