Premier League return would lift morale says government minister

Restarting Premier League would be a boost to Britain's morale amid coronavirus crisis, Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab said. Premier League chiefs have targeted a June return to action as y bid to finish season over summer. England's top-flight has been suspended since March 13 and re are still 92 matches remaining, with title, relegation and Champions League qualification all to be resolved.

Premier League return would lift morale 

Some critics have questioned wher Premier League is trying to return too soon after top tier seasons in France and Nerlands were abandoned. But Raab sees merit in Premier League's 'Project Restart'.

"I think it would lift spirits of nation and people would like to see us get back to work and children can go to school safely but also past times like sport," he said during a government press conference.

"I kw government has had constructive meetings with sports bodies to plan for athletes return to training when its safe." However, Raab emphasised sport in Britain could only resume once it can be done safely.

"I can tell you that Culture Secretary has been working on a plan to get sport played behind closed doors when we move to second phase so that is something we are looking at," he said.

"Of course, key point though, we can only do it when medical advice and scientific advice is that it can be done safely and sustainably but certainly that is something under active consideration." 

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