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Why we can't wait for football's return

Next Wednesday, exactly 100 days since Leicester City dispatched Aston Villa in the last top-flight game played in England, the Villans will host Sheffield United as football gets back on track after the COVID-19 suspension.

With no fans allowed in stadiums and strict protocols having to be adhered to by players and staff, it’ll be a different sport to what we’re used to.

But we’re still hugely excited about the return of football and, especially, United – here’s seven reasons why!

1. RASHFORD’S BACK

One of the most encouraging elements of our recent return to training has been seeing our leading goalscorer Marcus Rashford back in action.