The "first thing" Premier League footballers can do is "take a pay cut and play their part" to help out during the coronavirus pandemic, says health secretary Matt Hancock.
He was speaking at the government's daily briefing.
Hancock added: "Everybody needs to play their part in this national effort and that means Premier League footballers."
The Professional Footballers' Association "accepts players will have to share the financial burden".
More to follow.
Source: bbc.com