Leeds chief Angus Kinnear says it is time to 'deliver a solution'

Leeds chief executive Angus Kinnear has claimed it would be a "national embarrassment" if England's top two divisions could not complete their seasons while major leagues across Europe return to action.

Kinnear, writing in the Yorkshire Evening Post, said the Championship leaders are eager to complete the campaign on the pitch, even if curtailment would see them secure promotion on a points-per-game basis.And, pointing to the Bundesliga's return last weekend, Kinnear said it was vital that both the Premier League and the Championship - which ranks as one of the world's biggest leagues in terms of attendance - see the campaign out on the pitch. He said:

Premier League players have begun returning to training this week after being tested for coronavirus - with a total of six players and staff testing positive from the 748 results revealed so far - numbers which Kinnear said "gave a firm indication of how manageable this challenge is becoming".

The EFL, which is around a week behind the the Premier League, has laid out its own training protocols while also confirming that if play is not possible divisions will be determined on a points-per-game average with promotion and relegation applied. He continued: