Nottingham Forest defender Michael Dawson has urged people to act responsibly in the wake of the coronavirus crisis - while issuing a message of hope to Reds fans.
The country is now effectively in lockdown after Prime Minister Boris Johnson addressed the nation last night in a bid to slow the spread of Covid-19.
The football season has been suspended until at least the end of April, and the latest announcement means that could be extended further.
And while there will be tough times ahead, Dawson has reassured the Forest faithful that normal service will be resumed at some point.
"You're stuck at home - but as everybody has spoken about, safety is the most important thing, for your loved ones, family and friends," he told Sky Sports.
"Everyone, please stay at home - just to calm this virus down and give the NHS a chance to get back on their feet.
"With this virus, it's really scary.
"We go on about football and how important it is to everyone. One day, we will be back out playing and everyone knows that.
"But the message to everyone is we have to slow the virus down, get everyone back on their feet and stay at home.
"We will get back to playing football. Sport - not just football - brings so much joy and happiness to everyone and it's not just that - it's about work and businesses.
"You see football clubs and businesses outside on a match day and how much they're losing, it's scary.
"Look, it will change. You have to stick together and trust what everyone is saying."
