Wolves defender Matt Doherty insists many Premier League footballers are willing to take risks to get back to work.

The right-back insists it is crucial club doctors and safety experts lay it on the line to players to explain the dangers of returning to the pitch next month.

He said: “If the Premier League and the doctors say it's safe to come back, then I trust them.

“It's getting to the point now when you would almost take a bit of a risk just to get back playing, because you miss it that much.

“We'll obviously follow the guidelines and do what we have to do. But if they say it's OK, then I'll believe them and I'll be ready to return to playing.

“I was allowed back to the training ground on Monday for the first time since lockdown. It was great just to get Wolves training kit on and feel normal again. It made me feel the return to playing was close now.

“We are doing short, sharp work in solitary sessions but we will gradually do more with the lads next week.

“I can't wait until we can all get back to full training and then it starts to feel real again.

“On my way back from training on Monday, I heard the Government had opened up the possibility of returning in June and I thought 'Good, now we can work out a plan for when we're going to play'.

“It won't take long to get your touch back but the real test will come against a tricky winger — which there are lots of in the Premier League."