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'We will not throw in the towel... We must remain relevant': In a wide-ranging interview, EFL chief Rick Parry admits fears League One and Two will be curtailed, warns financial help is urgent and reveals Covid testing will increase next week

Rick Parry has laid bare the enormous challenges the EFL must overcome in order for the 72 clubs to survive the pandemic and remain relevant.

The EFL chairman reflected on what has been a draining and difficult week in which issues ranged from the Government preventing fans attending stadiums until March to 17 Leyton Orient players testing positive for Covid-19 before their Carabao Cup tie with Tottenham.

In a wide-ranging interview, Parry:

  • Called for calm to ensure the campaign can be concluded.
  • Explained how the EFL will step up coronavirus testing and vowed all clubs will be tested before the Carabao Cup fourth round fixtures.