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Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer insists footballers have a duty to act as role models and help support the 'real heroes' of the NHS

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer believes footballers have a responsibility to act as role models and support the 'real heroes' working in the NHS.

Football has been suspended across most of the world due to the coronavirus pandemic which is affecting every walk of life, with Manchester United and Manchester City working together to help people in the local area.

United striker Marcus Rashford has also worked with charity FareShare to ensure children who are missing out on free meals due to school closures can be fed.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer believes his Manchester United players have a duty to act as role models

Solskjaer believes it is vital that the club sets an example in this time of global crisis.