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Kieran Doody

Football stars juggle toilet rolls in #stayathomechallenge

As the global threat of coronavirus continues to escalate, footballers have taken to social media to spread the #stayathome message.

Governmental bodies across the world are encouraging their citizens to remain at home wherever possible to avoid the spread of the virus that has put nations across Europe and the rest of the world into complete lockdown.

There's only so much Netflix you can watch before boredom kicks in, especially with no live sport! As footballers find themselves at a loose end while training grounds close to prevent the spread of the virus, Premier League stars past and present have shown it doesn't always need to be a drag.

The aim of the #StayAtHomechallenge also known as the #CoronaVirusChallenge is to juggle a toilet roll in the air with you feet as you would a football and everyone is encouraged to have a go.

Chelsea and England striker Tammy Abraham, can be seen showing off his silky skills as he pulls off multiple around the world tricks with his makeshift football.

While his Stamford Bridge teammate Maso Mount takes it one step further as he volleys the toilet roll across his living room into a bin to replicate Soccer AM's Top Bin Challenge.

Former Manchester United winger Luis Nani takes the production levels up a notch as he adds graphics to his effort with his son.

Former England striker turned Podcast host Peter Crouch shows he still has it too although has drawn criticism from old football pals for only using his right foot.  The movement is part of a wider campaign encouraging people to stay at home and avoid large social gatherings to help suppress the threat of Coronavirus.

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