Football Association contacts home nations about entering Great Britain football teams at 2016 Rio Olympics
The Football Association intends to enter men's and women's Great Britain teams for the Rio Olympics next year, it can be disclosed.
The FA had originally ruled out entering teams but has now written to the Scottish, Northern Irish and Welsh associations informing the FAs of their intentions and asking if they would like to take part.
The move has caused some anger among the other home nations - particularly at the Football Association of Wales (FAW) - who fear it may threaten their separate status, but it remains to be seen whether they can block the move, which will have to be agreed by FIFA.
Team GB teams played at the London 2012 Olympics with players from a variety of the home nations despite the three associations refusing to officially take part, and the FA intends to submit teams again.