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Premier League ramps up plans to allow teams to return to contact training with 'protocol being finalised TODAY before being sent to clubs ahead of a vote next Tuesday'

The Premier League will step up plans to return to contact training this week when they approach clubs regarding phase two of Project Restart.

Teams have been making a steady return to individual training this week and now the league's organisers will contact managers and captains over how to progress.

According to The Telegraph, protocol for contact training and matches were being finalised on Wednesday and will soon be shared with clubs.

Premier League protocol for clubs to return to contact training is being finalised this week
Reports say the protocol will cover what to do if a player tests positive during contact training

The publication adds that smaller groups of players and managers will be contacted over the plans, with mass zoom calls proving to be less practical.