The Standard reports the Premier League outfit’s charitable foundation has partnered with military charity Sporting Force for an initiative that will see 50 ex-servicemen and women offered training and hired as stewards, security staff and hosts.

The new stadium is set to open next summer during the 2018/19 Premier League season.

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