Premier League: What is Stage Two training? (Image: GETTY)
The Premier League has been suspended since March 13 due to the coronavirus pandemic but plans have been rolled out for a return to action. The Top-flight is aiming for the season to resume behind closed doors next month.
What is the Premier League's Stage Two for training?
The first phase of training began last week, with players training in small groups under strict guidelines and no contact.
Stage Two will see clubs engage in contact training.
The Premier League said its shareholders "voted unanimously" for resuming contact training and that it marked "another step towards restarting the Premier League season, when safe to do so".
The Premier League is aiming to return in June (Image: GETTY)
A statement read: "Squads are now able to train as a group and engage in tackling while minimising any unnecessary close contact.
"The Premier League’s priority is the health and wellbeing of all participants.
"Strict medical protocols are in place to ensure the training ground is the safest environment possible and players and staff will continue to be tested for COVID-19 twice a week.
"Stage Two of the Return to Training protocol has been agreed following consultation with clubs, players, managers, the PFA, LMA and the Government.
The Premier League is ready to move to Stage Two of training (Image: GETTY)
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