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'Inevitable and unprecedented in our lifetime': Gary Lineker leads Twitter reaction after Premier League puts a stop to all matches until at least April 3

Gary Lineker and Piers Morgan were among the high-profile names reacting to the postponement of all English league football on Friday morning.

The worldwide spread of coronavirus has wreaked havoc with the sporting schedule, and it has been announced by the Premier League that there will be no top-flight action until at least April 3.

A number of Premier League sides have entire squads in self-isolation, while Mikel Arteta and Callum Hudson-Odoi have both contracted the virus.

Gary Lineker was among the first to respond to the Premier League's current cancellation
Neymar took to Instagram with the hashtag #CoronaOut, while he wore a mask for his picture
Georginio Wijnaldum looked disappointed in an Instagram post on Friday morning
Toby Alderweireld sent his best wishes to those affected by the spread of coronavirus

Gary Lineker was among the first to respond to the news of the minimum two-match suspension, labelling it as 'inevitable and unprecedented in our lifetime'.