Hartlepool United skipper Ryan Donaldson has this message as players work on their fitness at home

All football has been suspended indefinitely in England as a result of the coronavirus pandemic with the Premier League, EFL and National League all weighing up their options for how to conclude the season.

There is a desire to complete the season when safe to do so but as things stand there is no indication of when that will be, with the campaign expected to be extended into June and beyond as things stand.

Like every other footballer, the Pools squad are working remotely at home and doing what they can to maintain their fitness levels.

Pools skipper Donaldson has provided an update for supporters, though he admits they are as much in the dark as anyone when it comes to a possible return date.

The 28-year-old former Newcastle United academy youth product said: “I hope everyone is doing as well as possible in the current climate, trying to stay positive and doing everything they can to stay safe and keep their families safe. That’s the most important thing at the minute.”

He added: “Since the last time I spoke obviously things have become more difficult, lockdown has been in effect for a while now and that has been a challenge for everyone I’m sure.

“From a players perspective things haven’t changed too much, we were sent a plan to follow when we left the ground two weeks ago and we’ve still been able to maintain that.

“Runs over a set distance, be it road running or a pitch, circuits we can do in the garden, basic maintenance work really.

“Little things that will keep us in decent shape when we get the call to come back in.

“We have still been in contact through our WhatsApp group. Trying to second guess what will happen, trying to predict when or if the league will be finished. We’ve got as much idea as you have!”

The National League has reiterated its desire to consult with clubs over the ultimate fate of the season – and are obtaining specialist legal advice ahead of their big decision.