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.

The EFL are locked in talks about how to resume the campaign behind closed doors amid the coronavirus crisis, which is threatening to bring an early end to the League One and Two seasons.

With drastic measures proposed, involving promotions without relegations and revised leagues with additional places, Sportsmail takes a look at how English football could shape up.

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.

Relegation is likely to apply when the Premier League resumes and the FA Cup final has been pencilled in for August 8 at Wembley as more details of football's Project Restart emerged.

SPORTS AGENDA: Big, unexpected news out of the BBC on Friday when, in an illuminatingly terse email, staff were informed that Radio 5 Live Sport editor Mike Carr had left the building.

The Aston Villa captain has auctioned off the famous No 10 shirt with all proceeds going to NHS Charities Together following the outbreak of the coronavirus.

EXCLUSIVE: The Football League are seeking to re-negotiate the controversial television contract with Sky Sports that came close to splitting the three divisions last season. 

EFL chairman Rick Parry has pleaded for a rescue package from the Premier League with clubs financially crippled by the coronavirus crisis. He also branded parachute payments 'evil'.

SIMON JONES: The ugly row behind Charlton Athletic's ownership has taken another twist after police were called in to recoup two club cars from former chairman Matt Southall.

IAN LADYMAN: England's top clubs will survive Covid-19. But for those looking to join them for more than the occasional season, the landscape threatens to become unrecognisable.

The FA has the power to block any plans by the Premier League to axe relegation. Some clubs have insisted that they will only back Project Restart proposals if the threat of demotion is gone.

NASSER HUSSAIN IN CAPE TOWN: Ben Stokes is one of the best and most complete fielders in world cricket. I can only really think of Chris Jordan as someone who comes anywhere near him.

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 IN CAPE TOWN: The way he led, the moves he made and the way his players responded in this second Test have provided him with the perfect template.

NASSER HUSSAIN IN PORT ELIZABETH: When the ICC asked me to vote for my world cricketer of the year, it was an absolute no-brainer. I just ticked the box that said Ben Stokes.

NASSER HUSSAIN IN PORT ELIZABETH: Joe Denly has impressed me in his Test career and looks to have the game to be a No 3 in international cricket, but he clearly has to work on his tempo.

INSIGHT BY NASSER HUSSAIN: Yes, I know Kagiso Rabada already had thee demerit points and has been a serial offender. He has probably been warned time and again.

NASSER HUSSAIN: The Wanderers pitch has been one of the bounciest in the world for five or six years, so the key for England is to adapt to that.

NASSER HUSSAIN: The England dressing room did not exactly need lifting anyway but if anything could lift any team it has been Mark Wood's performance here.

NASSER HUSSAIN: The real challenges will come with India next winter and Australia the following one, but this comfortable 3-1 series win represents the green shoots of recovery for Joe Root's England.

NASSER HUSSAIN: If you were picking a tennis squad to play on clay you wouldn't fill it with grass court specialists so I can see the argument for horses-for-courses selections.

NASSER HUSSAIN - VERDICT: The first thing England's women should do ahead of Thursday's Twenty20 World Cup semi-final against India is do whatever the opposite is of a rain dance.

As with every other sport, cricket has been thrown into crisis by the coronavirus pandemic. Here, Sportsmail's Nasser Hussain answers the key crisis questions...

NASSER HUSSAIN: You have to think outside the box at times like this and Sky had the idea of trying to emulate Gogglebox with their look at the last day at Headingley.

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 much-anticipated Downton Abbey film is released in British cinemas today, bringing with it a wealth of etiquette lessons, according to MailOnline's expert William Hanson.

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.

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.

People around the UK are ditching handshakes amid coronavirus fears, and with greetings in the spotlight, etiquette expert William Hanson says it's a good time to brush up on our etiquette.

Amy Schumer has been a mother for just over a month now. And today, she posted an adorable family photo to her Instagram in which she cradles newborn son Gene in her arms.

Amy Schumer shared two sweet photos with her newborn son to Instagram on Saturday to celebrate five weeks since giving birth. In the post she shares her appreciation for hospital underwear.

She became a mother for the first time a month ago. And Amy Schumer posted a heartwarming snapshot on Tuesday in which she dozed off while cradling her infant son Gene.

Amy Schumer, 38, showed off her preferred undergarments again on Wednesday, when the comedienne was out and about in the streets of the Big Apple.

She starred alongside Amy Schumer in the 2018 hit film I Feel Pretty. And on Monday, Emily Ratajkowski gushed about her former co-star while attending a red carpet premiere in New York City.

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.

Amy Schumer's newborn son Gene is close to her heart. The comedienne held her baby boy to her bosom and smiled sweetly into the camera for a new Instagram photo shared on Sunday.

Her baby son Gene will be eight weeks old on Sunday. And Amy Schumer uploaded a sweet Instagram snap of her happily snoozing newborn this Friday.

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

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

Margot Robbie is preparing to play fellow famous blonde Barbie in an upcoming live-action film and expects to bring plenty of 'positivity' up to bat. She opened up about the role to People recently

The 38-year-old Emmy winner has signed on to create, direct, write, executive produce, and star in the scripted show, which starts streaming late 2020

Comedian Amy Schumer tried to beat the heat on Sunday afternoon by hitting the beach with her husband Chris Fischer and newborn son Gene.

The 38-year-old has been incredibly candid about the realities of pregnancy, childbirth, and early motherhood, and is now promoting the new Frida Mom line.

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.

The 38-year-old comedian cuddled up to little Gene on the couch for a quick nap before returning to her busy lifestyle as a working mom.

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.