The Daily Mail, often seen as hostile to the FA, was given access 'behind closed doors' and produced a three-page feature eulogising the FA's contribution to the game and the much-criticised Wembley Stadium rebuild. FA comms director Adrian Bevington says the piece resulted from a lunch between himself, CEO Brian Barwick and the Mail.
Mail sports editor Lee Clayton says: 'It was essential they gave us access all areas - and they did.'
