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'I don’t think we had any great leadership’: Watford boss Nigel Pearson slams Boris Johnson for lack of action over coronavirus before Premier League suspended games

Nigel Pearson has criticised a lack of leadership from Prime Minister Boris Johnson after the government announced their latest measures for tackling coronavirus.

A press conference concerning the escalating pandemic was held on Thursday, with Johnson admitting then that postponing sporting fixtures was a possibility - but Pearson admitted he was left 'underwhelmed' at the advice given.

The Premier League and EFL then confirmed on Friday that all matches have been suspended until at least April 4 after crisis meetings were held.

Nigel Pearson has criticised Boris Johnson over the government's coronavirus measures
The Prime Minister has come under heavy criticism after refusing to ban public gatherings

Watford cancelled their planned training session earlier this week after members of the squad reported feeling unwell, with several clubs in the top flight notably affected by the virus.