Premier League clubs have voted for a return to training this week in a much-needed boost to Project Restart following weeks of talks.
Players at a number of top-flight clubs are already back training individually, but they will now be allowed to work together in small groups as long as social distancing rules are followed.
Premier League officials needed at least 14 positive votes to press ahead with phase one of the return to training, in which all contact between players is banned.
And during a video conference call involving all 20 clubs on Monday morning, it was agreed that it was safe for players to return to action amid the coronavirus crisis.