FA concede Wembley's pitch battle not over

LONDON: Football Association (FA) officials admitted Monday that the much criticised pitch at Wembley Stadium needs improvement.

The 'old' Wembley was renowned for the quality of its playing surface but the state of the pitch has been a talking point ever since the rebuilt stadium opened two years ago.

Debate intensified during last weekend's FA Cup semifinals, where the top surface gave way under the players' feet.