ENGLAND Under 21 hero David Dunn today revealed he is giving the Professional Footballers' Association his full support as the prospect of a players strike looms large on the horizon.

Dunn, who scored a stunning goal for the Under 21s as they drew 2-2 in Holland last night, was one of the players to vote for strike action in yesterday's secret ballot.

But, though he hopes the long-running dispute can now be resolved without the need for a walk-out, he is ready to take what action is necessary to help the PFA get a fairer deal in their battle with the Premier League over TV money.

"I'm definitely in favour of it because I think it's only right that the players give the PFA their full support on this," said Dunn.

"I used to live with some friends when we were all at Blackburn as YTS lads together but some of them then got released and the PFA helped them to get back on their feet.

"So they do a lot of important work like that and I know a lot of the blokes involved who are first class.

"Obviously, I don't want it to go to a strike at all but if it gets to that then I'm prepared to support it."

Rovers chief executive John Williams anticipated the massive flood of support given by the players in yesterday's ballot.

But he remains hopeful an amicable solution will be found to avert the threat of strike action.

"I'm not that surprised by the size of the vote but we're still hopeful there'll be a negotiated settlement," said Williams.

"However, what this means is the PFA now have the mandate to take what action they deem appropriate. But I'm still hoping common sense will prevail.

"At this stage, we don't know exactly what form any strike action would take but it's far too premature to be talking about that yet anyway.

"Whatever happens, though, it's important for the game that we get this sorted out as soon as possible."

PFA chief executive Gordon Taylor decided to ballot players after failing to secure a satisfactory settlement with the Premier League in regard to their share of TV money.

In the past, the PFA have been given five per cent to help run their education and benevolent programmes.

But now the Premier League are only offering around half that percentage despite recently signing a whopping new TV deal worth £700 million a year over the next three seasons.