British Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, Oliver Dowden, says the government is “opening the door” for football to return in June.
The Premier League has begun planning for matches to be played behind doors due to the coronavirus pandemic and players may be set to return to training next week.
Safety measures will be put in place and Dowden says the sport’s plans have the government’s support, as long as safety remains paramount.
“It is now up to the football authorities to agree and finalise the detail of their plans, and there is combined goodwill to achieve this for their fans, the football community and the nation,” Dowden told Sky Sports.
