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'We've got a responsibility to play, as long as it's safe to do so': Leicester captain Wes Morgan is happy to complete the season behind closed doors and give 'a boost to the nation' amid coronavirus lockdown

Wes Morgan is happy to accept extraordinary measures such as playing behind closed doors to get the football season finished amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Football was brought to a sudden halt last month as the deadly disease cut through Europe, and the Leicester defender believes a return would give 'a boost to the nation'.

Leicester were the last Premier League team to play, beating Aston Villa on March 9, and Morgan is an itching for a return - as soon as it is safe to do so.

Wes Morgan wants football to be played behind closed doors once it is safe to do so
Leicester captain believes return of football could prove a 'boost to the nation' during crisis

'As soon as the government or the football authorities deem it safe, or at least safe to play under quarantine, we have to do it', he told The Times.