English football could grind to a halt for the second time this year after its authorities held talks with the Government amid a rising number of positive coronavirus tests.
Premier League clubs have had informal discussions about holding a fortnight's break in the season in the hope the chaos will ease as the Covid-19 crisis intensifies.
Health Secretary Matt Hancock insisted today that the decision on a 'circuit breaker' was entirely up to football authorities working with Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden.
But practising GP Wes Tensel, who is also AFC Rochdale's club doctor, has called for the Football League to see the 'bigger picture' and halt the current campaign.