EXCLUSIVE: Championship clubs are pushing increasingly hard for the introduction of a permanent salary cap amid the ongoing battle to force their players into accepting wage cuts.

Gary Neville is 'acting as a peacemaker' in the ongoing dispute over wage cuts between English Football League clubs and players during the coronavirus crisis, according to The Sun. 

The figures come from an annual survey carried out by the EFL titled 'Staff Salary Benchmarking 2019'. Marked 'strictly private and confidential', it was handed to clubs in November.

EXCLUSIVE BY MIKE KEEGAN: Instead of closing on September 1 officials want the window to remain open 'for as long as possible' according to a confidential memo obtained by Sportsmail.

Meslier, currently on loan from French club Lorient, has made a huge impression after replacing Kiko Casilla while he began a suspension for using racist language towards Jonathan Leko.

NASSER HUSSAIN IN CAPE TOWN: It is an English trait to focus on what a player is not quite so good at, but after his century it is best to concentrate on what Dom Sibley can do very well.

NASSER HUSSAIN: Former England captain and Sportsmail columnist sits down to talk to assistant coach and his former international team-mate Graham Thorpe.

NASSER HUSSAIN IN PORT ELIZABETH: We know what Ben Stokes can do. But for me the more eye-catching and important innings for England on Friday came from Ollie Pope.

Etiquette expert William Hanson stepped out of his refined comfort zone and onto a Ryanair flight from Nice - to find out if the no-frills airline 'could really be as bad as they say it is'...

Etiquette expert William Hanson said senders should cut out the waffle and keep messages as clear as possible. He also believes people should not bother with 'hopeless chase ups'.

Past guests include Lloyd George, Sir Winston Churchill and the cast of Bond film Goldeneye. Now it's William Hanson's turn to try out the legendary Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo...

The most irritating trait of the millennial generation is their inability to commit, according to etiquette expert William Hanson, who's revealed the polite way to cancel - but only if you must.

UK etiquette expert William Hanson has offered his top tips on how to survive the party season - and his advice includes what to do if you're ditched with someone boring or if you forget a name.

Etiquette expert William Hanson has revealed his annual list of 2019's most uncivilised celebrities. This year, he's not impressed with Lauren Goodger, Nicola Sturgeon or Camila Cabello.

Valentine's Day is the time of year when civil courtship is needed more than ever, according to etiquette expert William Hanson, who recommends an amusing card over a sentimental one.

Amy Schumer is hoping for the sympathy vote to get nominated in September's Primetime Emmys.

Jennifer Lawrence is upset with Amy Schumer's parenting schedule. She asked the comedian questions about The Handmaid's Tale via text and Amy was too busy with her son to answer.

Love Island superfan Amy Schumer has thrown her support behind star Maura Higgins, in a pre-recorded message for Sunday's Aftersun

Amy Schumer was in a celebratory mood on Saturday as she got her first period since since finding out she was pregnant last year.

The 38-year-old comedienne was nominated in the Outstanding Writing for a Variety Special category as she celebrated the news on social media.

The spat started four days ago when the actress posted an Instagram snap with her baby boy asking, if anyone would be interested in watching a documentary series about her pregnancy and birth.

Vanessa Williams and Martha Stewart were among the star-studded crowd to watch Serena Williams steamroll to victory and advance to US Open Semi-Finals on Tuesday.

The 38-year-old comedian looked cute in a plaid dress as she joined her husband Chris Fischer, 39, for the New York outing.

The hundred-show fest marks a reunion for Comic Relief USA co-founders Billy Crystal and Whoopi Goldberg - who will pay homage to and induct their partner Robin Williams who died, age 63, in 2014.

The 38-year-old comedian and Andy Cohen, 51, reunited their infant sons who have been kept apart due to the coronavirus pandemic on Tuesday's episode of Watch What Happens Live.

Amy Schumer, 38, who named her son, Gene Attell Fisher, revealed she's swapped his middle name to David, and social media users from around the world have shared their own name horror stories.

With Amy Schumer about to celebrate her son Gene's first birthday, she's opening up about changing her son's name that had an inadvertent 'genital' sound.

And despite rumours the singer, 34, is 'at odds' with her beau, 24, over their family planning, Cheryl is supposedly not looking to expand her brood and eager to get back into her music career.

Cheryl loved nothing more than a kebab or two while penning songs about Liam Payne for her new album, says writer Raye, who told The Sun the singer was nothing like she expected and 'really warm.'

The former One Direction singer, 24, was in great spirits as he continued to traverse the United States, this time landing for a performance in Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania for Q102 radio on Monday.

Liam Payne, 24, and Cheryl's, 35, lack of compatibility were the reason behind their relationship ending after two and a half years together, a source has told The Sun.

While he has put on a brave face during various post-split stage appearances, he appeared slightly woebegone as he emerged in light of the news

Simon Cowell, 58, is reportedly keen for Cheryl to appear on The X Factor as a performer, as she gears up to make her big return to music.

In an extract from his book, Mental: Bad Behaviour, Ugly Truths and the Beautiful Game, Jermaine opened up about how Ashley's then girlfriend was locked out of his flat while they were inside.

Footballer and Celebrity Big Brother contestant Jermaine Pennant has claimed that Cheryl is still 'madly in love' with her ex-husband Ashley Cole and that she used their divorce to gain fame.

Jermaine Pennant has said he 'feels sorry' for Cheryl, commenting on the fact that she has recently become a single parent, after having son Bear with pop star ex Liam Payne.

Liam Payne, 25, looked the epitome of cool at Domenico Dolce's  birthday party at Milan's Four Seasons on Sunday - as ex-Cheryl gets ready to pen a diss track about their relationship.

The singer will perform her upcoming single Love Made Me Do It and other tracks at Hits Radio Live at Manchester Arena on November 25, it was announced on Friday.

Cheryl, 35, gave her 3,700,000 fans a sneak peak behind the scenes performing part of her dance routine in the studios via her Instagram stories on Friday.

She has been hard at work rehearsing for her upcoming X Factor performance of her latest hit Love Made Me Do It this weekend.

Cheryl has launched a passionate defence on Twitter of her controversial X Factor performance.

She hit back at the haters on Tuesday by posting an impassioned tweet in defence of her 'raunchy' X Factor comeback performance.

The singer, 35, is on the judging panel for the dancing series, along with Strictly's Oti Mabuse and Glee star and Broadway performer Matthew Morrisson.

Cheryl, 35, urged ‘haters’ to focus on enjoying performances rather than being critical. She joins Strictly's Oti Mabuse and Glee star Matthew Morrisson as a judge on The Greatest Dancer.

Shaun Smith, 51, from Basildon has transformed his flat into a huge shrine to the ex-Girls Aloud member using pictures, canvases, ceiling decorations and even a lifesize cardboard cut-out of the star.

Celebrities such as US pop singer Ariana Grande and Keira Knightley, above, are known for their ‘wonky smiles’. The new trend is for ‘wonky’, natural-looking teeth, according to a Harley Street dentist.

Cheryl, 36, has revealed she plans to have 'at least' two more children as well as Bear, two, using fertility treatment. The Newcastle-born star said she was turning to the option as 'time is running out'.

Brooks Koepka and Tommy Fleetwood will look to cement their places at the summit of the leaderboard on day two of The Open at Royal Portrush. Follow it all with JONATHAN SPENCER.

The third round of The Open at Royal Portrush begins on Saturday with defending champion Francesco teeing off at 8:45am BST. Follow all the golf action LIVE with JONATHAN SPENCER .

The final round of The Open at Royal Portrush begins slightly earlier than scheduled due to chances strong wind gusts Sunday afternoon. Follow all the golf action LIVE with Jonathan Spencer.