It is set to be one of the most controversial - and perhaps chaotic - international breaks of all time as vast numbers of Premier League stars prepare to travel abroad to represent their countries in World Cup qualifiers.
In total, more than 160 top-flight players have been called up to their national squads despite the government refusing to budge on Covid quarantine rules and 35 countries still appearing on the UK's 'red list'.
While many players will be unaffected by the strict travel protocols which remain in place, some have been barred from playing in certain countries because they would need to self-isolate for 10 days in a government-approved hotel on their return.