Clattenburg wants extra refs

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Euro 2016 referee Mark Clattenburg says the presence of additional assistant referees at this summer’s tournament will make it easier to spot grappling in the penalty area.

The issue is a hot topic in the Premier League after Jon Moss awarded a penalty when Wes Morgan pulled down Winston Reid during West Ham’s 2-2 draw with Leicester on Sunday, but failed to point to the spot when Robert Huth was involved in a similar incident late in the game.

For all UEFA competitions, the referee, two assistants and fourth official are joined by two additional assistant referees positioned alongside each goal, with the particular brief to watch for …

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