Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says footballers still have a role to play in society, as the world continues to tackle the coronavirus pandemic.

With most club and international competitions suspended until further notice, the sport itself has had to take a back seat.

While the Norwegian reinforced his message that health service workers are the real heroes, he also told Sky Sports this morning that it’s important for players to provide an example to others during this difficult period.

“First of all, we are role models, sometimes we’re heroes in football, but at the moment we have to take a back step,” said the boss, in a TV interview with Geoff Shreeves and former Reds defender Gary Neville.