The captains' WhatsApp group has been a hugely influential forum in discussing potential pay deferrals and the new PlayersTogether charity foundation.
But it is obvious that despite the title it is not just captains as, reported in Mirror Sport last weekend, Kevin De Bruyne spoke up eloquently for Manchester City players on the Premier League conference call.
Interestingly, Jordan Henderson - who has played a key role in setting up the players’ charity - called England team mate Harry Kane to discuss the proposals but Hugo Lloris has taken part in the Premier League discussions. Ben Davies is their PFA rep.
Hector Bellerin is Arsenal’s PFA rep and took part in the Premier League conference call plus the captain’s chat while also talking to the club about potential deferrals.
It would seem most clubs will use the 30 per cent deferral plan - made up by a ten per cent drop for behind closed doors and an extra 20 per cent while no games are played - suggested by the Premier League.
The PFA’s long-term fear remains cuts could be proposed if there is no sign of football returning in the next three months.
Premier League players have received criticism since the pandemic took hold in the UK, with health secretary Matt Hancock saying last week they should "play their part" and take a pay cut to help as part of a national effort.
Prior to Hancock's comments, talks had been under way between top-flight players about how they could best contribute funds to the NHS, and on Wednesday night a large number of players posted on social media about the PlayersTogether initiative.
The NHSCT, an umbrella organisation which provides a national platform to smaller charities spread across the UK, will distribute funds from the players to the areas which need it most, as part of an overall £100million fund-raising effort.
Hancock welcomed the move, saying on Twitter that it was "a big-hearted decision".
